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.