Clearlake vs Desert Shadows

Clearlake and Desert Shadows come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Clearlake reads as blue, while Desert Shadows reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 43-point LRV gap — 54 for Clearlake vs 12 for Desert Shadows — means Clearlake will open up a space more effectively. Where Clearlake leans blue, Desert Shadows reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.7 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.