Chestertown Buff vs Spring in Aspen
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Spring in Aspen (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Chestertown Buff (LRV 53), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chestertown Buff runs red while Spring in Aspen is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.1, 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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Chestertown Buff vs Spring in Aspen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chestertown Buff on one side and Spring in Aspen 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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