Black Tar vs Upper West Side

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Black Tar reads as grey, while Upper West Side reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 39 vs 6, Upper West Side will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Black Tar's blue character against Upper West Side's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 45.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.