Annapolis Gray vs Baja Dunes
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Annapolis Gray (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Baja Dunes (LRV 41), a difference of 9 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 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Annapolis Gray vs Baja Dunes in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Annapolis Gray and Baja Dunes are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Annapolis Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Baja Dunes.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Annapolis Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Baja Dunes.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Annapolis Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Baja Dunes.
Color Details
Annapolis Gray vs Baja Dunes Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Annapolis Gray on one side and Baja Dunes 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.