Asphalt Gray vs City Shadow
Asphalt Gray (Behr) and City Shadow (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 14 for City Shadow vs 11 for Asphalt Gray — means City Shadow will open up a space more effectively. Where Asphalt Gray leans yellow, City Shadow reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Asphalt Gray vs City Shadow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Asphalt Gray on one side and City Shadow 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.
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