Black Locust vs Uptown Girl
Both from Behr's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Uptown Girl (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than Black Locust (LRV 13), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Black Locust runs green while Uptown Girl is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Black Locust vs Uptown Girl Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Locust on one side and Uptown Girl 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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