April Showers vs Heirloom Gold
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. April Showers reads as beige-greige, while Heirloom Gold reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. April Showers (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Heirloom Gold (LRV 58), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. April Showers runs yellow while Heirloom Gold is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.7, 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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April Showers vs Heirloom Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see April Showers on one side and Heirloom Gold 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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