ColorplanGray Owl vs Planetary Silver
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl OC-52 compared with Behr Planetary Silver N460-2
Gray Owl is a touch lighter (LRV 65 vs 62), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Planetary Silver. Gray Owl has a warm yellow undertone, while Planetary Silver has almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.3) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 2.3 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Gray Owl reflects more light (LRV 65).
For a north-facing room, Gray Owl is the safer choice because its warm undertone balances cool north light.
Side by side
| Gray Owl | Planetary Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Behr |
| Code | OC-52 | N460-2 |
| LRV | 65 | 62 |
| Undertone | yellow | neutral |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
| HEX | #D3D4CC | #CCCFCB |
| Good for | open-plan living areas, hallways | open-plan living areas, hallways |
Questions
What is the difference between Gray Owl and Planetary Silver?
Gray Owl is a touch lighter (LRV 65 vs 62), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Planetary Silver. Gray Owl has a warm yellow undertone, while Planetary Silver has almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.3) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Gray Owl or Planetary Silver?
Gray Owl is lighter, with an LRV of 65 against 62.
How does Gray Owl compare to Planetary Silver in a north-facing room?
Gray Owl has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it. The same goes for Planetary Silver.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.