Caramel Apple vs Hillcrest Tan
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Hillcrest Tan (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Caramel Apple (LRV 22), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Caramel Apple runs warm while Hillcrest Tan is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.4 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.
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Caramel Apple vs Hillcrest Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caramel Apple on one side and Hillcrest Tan 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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