Carolina Gull vs Plum Royale
Carolina Gull and Plum Royale come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Carolina Gull reads as green-grey, while Plum Royale reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 27 for Carolina Gull vs 6 for Plum Royale — means Carolina Gull will open up a space more effectively. Where Carolina Gull leans green, Plum Royale reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.3 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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Carolina Gull vs Plum Royale Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carolina Gull on one side and Plum Royale 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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