City Shadow vs Grandma's China
City Shadow and Grandma's China come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. City Shadow reads as grey, while Grandma's China reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 59-point LRV gap — 72 for Grandma's China vs 14 for City Shadow — means Grandma's China will open up a space more effectively. Where City Shadow leans green, Grandma's China reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.0 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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City Shadow vs Grandma's China Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see City Shadow on one side and Grandma's China 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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