Black Raspberry vs Gray Gardens
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Gray Gardens (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Black Raspberry (LRV 7), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Black Raspberry runs purple while Gray Gardens is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.3, 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.
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Black Raspberry vs Gray Gardens Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Raspberry on one side and Gray Gardens 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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