Athena vs Cantaloupe

Athena and Cantaloupe come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Athena reads as beige-greige, while Cantaloupe reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 71 for Cantaloupe vs 69 for Athena — means Cantaloupe will open up a space more effectively. Where Athena leans warm, Cantaloupe reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.