Black Tar vs Himalayan Trek
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Black Tar belongs to the grey family and Himalayan Trek to the greige-grey family. Himalayan Trek (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Black Tar (LRV 6), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Black Tar runs blue while Himalayan Trek is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.5, 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 Tar vs Himalayan Trek Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Tar on one side and Himalayan Trek 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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