Carolina Plum vs Gray Wisp
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Carolina Plum belongs to the grey family and Gray Wisp to the green-grey family. Gray Wisp (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Carolina Plum (LRV 27), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Carolina Plum runs purple while Gray Wisp is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.0, 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.
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Carolina Plum vs Gray Wisp Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carolina Plum on one side and Gray Wisp 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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