Appalachian Spring vs Nocturnal Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Appalachian Spring belongs to the beige-pink family and Nocturnal Gray to the blue-grey family. Appalachian Spring (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Nocturnal Gray (LRV 14), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Appalachian Spring runs red while Nocturnal Gray is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.5, 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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Appalachian Spring vs Nocturnal Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appalachian Spring on one side and Nocturnal Gray 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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