Abalone vs Calm

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Abalone belongs to the greige-grey family and Calm to the greige-white family. Calm (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Abalone (LRV 62), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.