Cabernet vs Pleasant Valley
Cabernet and Pleasant Valley come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cabernet reads as grey, while Pleasant Valley reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 50 for Pleasant Valley vs 13 for Cabernet — means Pleasant Valley will open up a space more effectively. Where Cabernet leans red, Pleasant Valley reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.7 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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Cabernet vs Pleasant Valley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cabernet on one side and Pleasant Valley 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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