Briarwood vs New Hope Gray
Briarwood and New Hope Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Briarwood belongs to the greige-grey family and New Hope Gray to the blue-grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 39 for New Hope Gray vs 32 for Briarwood — means New Hope Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Briarwood leans red, New Hope Gray reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Briarwood vs New Hope Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Briarwood on one side and New Hope Gray 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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