Charleston Gray vs Hazy
Charleston Gray and Hazy come from the same Farrow & Ball collection. Hue-wise, Charleston Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Hazy to the blue family. The 21-point LRV gap — 51 for Hazy vs 30 for Charleston Gray — means Hazy will open up a space more effectively. Where Charleston Gray leans warm, Hazy reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Charleston Gray vs Hazy in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Charleston Gray and Hazy in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Hazy returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Hazy returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Charleston Gray vs Hazy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charleston Gray on one side and Hazy on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.