Collector's Item vs Timson Sand
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Collector's Item belongs to the beige family and Timson Sand to the beige-greige family. Collector's Item (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Timson Sand (LRV 60), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Collector's Item runs warm while Timson Sand is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.8, 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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Collector's Item vs Timson Sand Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Collector's Item on one side and Timson Sand 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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