Boothbay Gray vs Raindrops on Roses
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Boothbay Gray belongs to the blue-green family and Raindrops on Roses to the grey family. Raindrops on Roses (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Boothbay Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Boothbay Gray runs green while Raindrops on Roses is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.7, 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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Boothbay Gray vs Raindrops on Roses Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Boothbay Gray on one side and Raindrops on Roses 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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