Ashley Gray vs Bittersweet Chocolate
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Ashley Gray reads as greige-grey, while Bittersweet Chocolate reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ashley Gray (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than Bittersweet Chocolate (LRV 5), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 40.2, 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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Ashley Gray vs Bittersweet Chocolate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashley Gray on one side and Bittersweet Chocolate 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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