Cabernet vs Franklin Lakes
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cabernet belongs to the grey family and Franklin Lakes to the blue family. Franklin Lakes (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Cabernet (LRV 13), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cabernet runs red while Franklin Lakes is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.4, 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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Cabernet vs Franklin Lakes Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cabernet on one side and Franklin Lakes 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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