Avalon Teal vs Sharp Cheddar
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Avalon Teal belongs to the blue family and Sharp Cheddar to the beige family. Sharp Cheddar (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Avalon Teal (LRV 18), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Avalon Teal runs blue while Sharp Cheddar is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 105.7, 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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Avalon Teal vs Sharp Cheddar Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avalon Teal on one side and Sharp Cheddar 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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