Castle Gate vs Purbeck Stone
Castle Gate (Benjamin Moore) and Purbeck Stone (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Castle Gate reads as grey, while Purbeck Stone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 26-point LRV gap — 52 for Purbeck Stone vs 26 for Castle Gate — means Purbeck Stone will open up a space more effectively. Where Castle Gate leans red, Purbeck Stone reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.8 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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Castle Gate vs Purbeck Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Castle Gate on one side and Purbeck Stone 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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