Cheating Heart vs Pirate's Chest
Cheating Heart and Pirate's Chest come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cheating Heart reads as grey, while Pirate's Chest reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 26 for Pirate's Chest vs 9 for Cheating Heart — means Pirate's Chest will open up a space more effectively. Where Cheating Heart leans blue, Pirate's Chest reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.3 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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Cheating Heart vs Pirate's Chest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cheating Heart on one side and Pirate's Chest 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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