Bear Creek vs Castle Gate
Bear Creek and Castle Gate come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Bear Creek belongs to the greige-grey family and Castle Gate to the grey family. The 10-point LRV gap — 26 for Castle Gate vs 16 for Bear Creek — means Castle Gate will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.1 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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Bear Creek vs Castle Gate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bear Creek on one side and Castle Gate 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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