Carolina Plum vs Cedar Path

Carolina Plum and Cedar Path come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Carolina Plum reads as grey, while Cedar Path reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 27 for Carolina Plum vs 23 for Cedar Path — means Carolina Plum will open up a space more effectively. Where Carolina Plum leans purple, Cedar Path reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.3 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.