Ashen Tan vs Melon Cup
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Ashen Tan reads as beige-greige, while Melon Cup reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Melon Cup (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Ashen Tan (LRV 51), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ashen Tan runs warm while Melon Cup is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.7, 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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Ashen Tan vs Melon Cup Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashen Tan on one side and Melon Cup 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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