Chateau vs Hancock Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Chateau reads as greige-grey, while Hancock Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Chateau (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Hancock Gray (LRV 27), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chateau runs red while Hancock Gray is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.4, 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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Chateau vs Hancock Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chateau on one side and Hancock Gray 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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