Amherst Gray vs Straw
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Amherst Gray reads as grey, while Straw reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Straw (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Amherst Gray (LRV 19), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Amherst Gray runs yellow while Straw is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.0, 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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Amherst Gray vs Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amherst Gray on one side and Straw 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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