Lamp Room Gray → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray (No.88), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Lamp Room Gray
If you love Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Lamp Room Gray (No.88) is a medium-dark gray with cool blue-gray undertones. A mid-tone gray with cool blue undertones. Sophisticated and contemporary. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 32) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Lamp Room Gray and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Coventry Gray (HC-169) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Coventry Gray is more neutral. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Lamp Room Gray
Coventry Gray is more neutral.
| Lamp Room Gray | Coventry Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 32 | 46.84 |
| Hex | #ACABA6 | #C0BEB9 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Gray | Cool Neutral |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Lamp Room Gray has cool blue-gray undertones. A mid-tone gray with cool blue undertones. Sophisticated and contemporary.
Coventry Gray has cool neutral undertones. A balanced mid-tone gray with minimal undertone. One of BM's most neutral grays. Neither warm nor cool, just gray.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Lamp Room Gray's cool blue-gray quality may read differently than Coventry Gray's cool neutral character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Lamp Room Gray in Your Room
The blue undertone gives it a refined, cool quality. In warm light, it reads as a balanced gray.
Coventry Gray in Your Room
Stays remarkably neutral in all lighting. One of the few grays that doesn't pull pink, green, or purple. Clean and contemporary.
LRV and Brightness
Lamp Room Gray has an LRV of 32, while Coventry Gray has an LRV of 46.84. That means Coventry Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Lamp Room Gray to Coventry Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball recommends Lamp Room Gray for: living room, bedroom, office, hallway, bathroom. With an LRV of 32, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Coventry Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, office, hallway, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Coventry Gray in the same rooms you planned for Lamp Room Gray.
Lamp Room Gray in Other Brands
Looking for Lamp Room Gray equivalents in other brands besides Benjamin Moore? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Lamp Room Gray (No.88) is Coventry Gray (HC-169) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Coventry Gray is more neutral. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Lamp Room Gray is a Farrow & Ball color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 32. Coventry Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with cool neutral undertones and an LRV of 46.84. With a Delta E of 4.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.