Beacon Gray vs Upper West Side
Beacon Gray and Upper West Side come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Beacon Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Upper West Side to the greige-grey family. The 27-point LRV gap — 66 for Beacon Gray vs 39 for Upper West Side — means Beacon Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Beacon Gray leans blue, Upper West Side reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.6 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.
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Beacon Gray vs Upper West Side Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Beacon Gray on one side and Upper West Side 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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