Arctic Gray vs Arctic Shadows
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Arctic Gray reads as green-grey, while Arctic Shadows reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Arctic Gray (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Arctic Shadows (LRV 32), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Arctic Gray runs green while Arctic Shadows is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.7, 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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Arctic Gray vs Arctic Shadows Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Gray on one side and Arctic Shadows 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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