Aplomb vs Icing on the Cake
Aplomb and Icing on the Cake come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Aplomb belongs to the grey family and Icing on the Cake to the blue family. The 61-point LRV gap — 82 for Icing on the Cake vs 21 for Aplomb — means Icing on the Cake will open up a space more effectively. Where Aplomb leans red, Icing on the Cake reads green and blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Aplomb vs Icing on the Cake Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aplomb on one side and Icing on the Cake 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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