Calcite vs Pearly Gates paint color comparison

Calcite vs Pearly Gates

CalciteBenjamin MoorevsPearly GatesBenjamin MooreΔE 3.3 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (82 vs 82), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Calcite
Benjamin Moore · CW-110
LRV81.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-110
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Pearly Gates
Benjamin Moore · 190
LRV82.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number190
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Calcite vs Pearly Gates Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calcite on one side and Pearly Gates on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.