Cement Gray vs Irises
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cement Gray belongs to the grey family and Irises to the blue-grey family. Cement Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Irises (LRV 26), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cement Gray runs red while Irises is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.2, 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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Cement Gray vs Irises Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cement Gray on one side and Irises 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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