Allspice vs Black Bean Soup
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Allspice reads as pink, while Black Bean Soup reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Allspice (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Black Bean Soup (LRV 6), a difference of 37 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. With a ΔE of 46.5, 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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Allspice vs Black Bean Soup Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Allspice on one side and Black Bean Soup 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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