Carter Gray vs Timson Sand

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Carter Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Timson Sand to the beige-greige family. Timson Sand (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Carter Gray (LRV 22), a difference of 38 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 30.8, 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.