Annapolis Gray vs Minimalist
Where Annapolis Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Minimalist is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Minimalist (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Annapolis Gray (LRV 0), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Annapolis Gray vs Minimalist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Annapolis Gray on one side and Minimalist 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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