Black Pepper vs Upper West Side
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Black Pepper reads as blue-grey, while Upper West Side reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Upper West Side (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Black Pepper (LRV 21), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Black Pepper runs blue while Upper West Side is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.5, 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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Black Pepper vs Upper West Side Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Pepper 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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