Ashley Gray vs Dusty Road
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Ashley Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Dusty Road to the beige family. Dusty Road (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Ashley Gray (LRV 33), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ashley Gray runs red while Dusty Road is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.1, 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 Dusty Road Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashley Gray on one side and Dusty Road 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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