Cake Batter vs Cathedral Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Cake Batter reads as beige, while Cathedral Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cake Batter (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Cathedral Gray (LRV 26), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 31.5, 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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Cake Batter vs Cathedral Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cake Batter on one side and Cathedral 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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