Harvest Brown vs Nypd
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Harvest Brown belongs to the beige-greige family and Nypd to the blue-grey family. Harvest Brown (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Nypd (LRV 15), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Harvest Brown runs red while Nypd is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.1, 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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Harvest Brown vs Nypd Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harvest Brown on one side and Nypd 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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