Barely There vs Street Chic

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Barely There reads as beige-greige, while Street Chic reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Barely There (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Street Chic (LRV 24), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 36.3, 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.