Match Annapolis Gray

Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray is a mid-tone shade, warm in character with an LRV of 51. The matches below are ranked by ΔE, a perceptual color-difference score.

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Annapolis Gray
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Annapolis Gray
HC-176#C9BEAFLRV 51Warm

Closest matches across every brand

One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.

Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
PM-14 · LRV 0

At LRV 51 vs 0, Annapolis Gray is decisively the brighter choice. A ΔE of 0.0 means the difference barely reads in a finished room.

Compare ↔ΔE 0.0Imperceptible
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Castle
Annapolis Gray vs Castle
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
Tikkurila
Castle
J484 · LRV 53

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room. A ΔE of 0.8 means the difference barely reads in a finished room.

Compare ↔ΔE 0.8Imperceptible
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
S 2005-Y50R
S 2005-Y50R
Annapolis Gray vs S 2005-Y50R
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
NCS
S 2005-Y50R
S 2005-Y50R · LRV 53

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room. A ΔE of 0.8 means the difference barely reads in a finished room.

Compare ↔ΔE 0.8Imperceptible
Creamy Mushroom
Creamy Mushroom
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Creamy Mushroom vs Annapolis Gray
Behr
Creamy Mushroom
PPU5-13 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51

With LRVs of 52 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 0.8 you'd need them side by side to tell them apart.

Compare ↔ΔE 0.8Imperceptible
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Seashell
Seashell
Annapolis Gray vs Seashell
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
Cloverdale Paint
Seashell
CA033 · LRV 53

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room. A ΔE of 1.0 means the difference barely reads in a finished room.

Compare ↔ΔE 1.0Imperceptible
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Minimalist
Minimalist
Annapolis Gray vs Minimalist
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
Sherwin-Williams
Minimalist
9611 · LRV 52

With LRVs of 52 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 1.1 you'd need them side by side to tell them apart.

Compare ↔ΔE 1.1Subtle
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Ashen
Ashen
Annapolis Gray vs Ashen
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
PPG
Ashen
PPG1023-3 · LRV 52

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 52 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room. A ΔE of 1.2 means the difference barely reads in a finished room.

Compare ↔ΔE 1.2Subtle
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Soothing Beige
Soothing Beige
Annapolis Gray vs Soothing Beige
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
Jotun
Soothing Beige
12075 · LRV 53

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room. A ΔE of 1.3 means the difference barely reads in a finished room.

Compare ↔ΔE 1.3Subtle
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Elephant's Breath
Elephant's Breath
Annapolis Gray vs Elephant's Breath
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
Farrow & Ball
Elephant's Breath
229 · LRV 54

With LRVs of 54 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 1.9 you'd need them side by side to tell them apart.

Compare ↔ΔE 1.9Subtle
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Crispy Crumble
Crispy Crumble
Annapolis Gray vs Crispy Crumble
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
Dulux
Crispy Crumble
30YY 58/082 · LRV 58

Crispy Crumble reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 2.5 you'd need them side by side to tell them apart.

Compare ↔ΔE 2.5Subtle
Annapolis Gray
Rolling Fog
Annapolis Gray
Rolling Fog
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51

At ΔE 2.5 you'd need them side by side to tell them apart.

Compare ↔ΔE 2.5Subtle
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Clay Figurine
Clay Figurine
Annapolis Gray vs Clay Figurine
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
Valspar
Clay Figurine
M341 · LRV 54

A 4-point LRV gap (54 vs 51) makes Clay Figurine the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 2.8 means the difference barely reads in a finished room.

Compare ↔ΔE 2.8Subtle
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
RAL 210-1
RAL 210-1
Annapolis Gray vs RAL 210-1
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 210-1
RAL 210-1 · LRV 57

A 6-point LRV gap (57 vs 51) makes RAL 210-1 the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.

Compare ↔ΔE 3.8Noticeable
Annapolis Gray
Annapolis Gray
Pebble grey
Pebble grey
Annapolis Gray vs Pebble grey
Benjamin Moore
Annapolis Gray
HC-176 · LRV 51
RAL ClassicClassic
Pebble grey
RAL 7032 · LRV 45

Annapolis Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 6.1 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.

Compare ↔ΔE 6.1Noticeable