Cedar Key vs Velvet Plum
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cedar Key belongs to the beige-greige family and Velvet Plum to the grey family. Cedar Key (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Velvet Plum (LRV 12), a difference of 49 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 44.5, 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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Cedar Key vs Velvet Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cedar Key on one side and Velvet Plum 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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