Caramel Apple vs Malton

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Caramel Apple reads as beige-greige, while Malton reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Malton (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Caramel Apple (LRV 22), a difference of 45 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 34.8, 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.