Ashwood Gray vs Valentine Memories
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Ashwood Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Valentine Memories to the pink-red family. Valentine Memories (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Ashwood Gray (LRV 61), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ashwood Gray runs blue while Valentine Memories is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.2, 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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Ashwood Gray vs Valentine Memories Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashwood Gray on one side and Valentine Memories 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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