Brownstone vs Clearlake

Brownstone and Clearlake come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Brownstone belongs to the greige-grey family and Clearlake to the blue family. The 46-point LRV gap — 54 for Clearlake vs 8 for Brownstone — means Clearlake will open up a space more effectively. Where Brownstone leans red, Clearlake reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 56.3 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.