Chateau vs Nordic Gray

Chateau and Nordic Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Chateau reads as greige-grey, while Nordic Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 37 for Chateau vs 29 for Nordic Gray — means Chateau will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 8.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.