Baby Seal Black vs Peanut Shell
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Baby Seal Black belongs to the blue-grey family and Peanut Shell to the beige family. Peanut Shell (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Baby Seal Black (LRV 9), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Baby Seal Black runs blue while Peanut Shell is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 47.8, 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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Baby Seal Black vs Peanut Shell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Baby Seal Black on one side and Peanut Shell 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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