Tabby Cat Gray vs Ocean Abyss
Where Tabby Cat Gray belongs to Valspar's range, Ocean Abyss is a Behr color. Tabby Cat Gray (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 32.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Tabby Cat Gray vs Ocean Abyss Color Comparison
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.
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Tabby Cat Gray vs Ocean Abyss in Real Spaces
Seeing Tabby Cat Gray and Ocean Abyss in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Tabby Cat Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ocean Abyss.
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House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Tabby Cat Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ocean Abyss.
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