Classic Gray vs River Reflections
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Classic Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and River Reflections to the greige-grey family. Classic Gray (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than River Reflections (LRV 35), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Classic Gray runs yellow while River Reflections is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.6, 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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Classic Gray vs River Reflections Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Classic Gray on one side and River Reflections 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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