Coventry Gray vs Dark Lilac
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Coventry Gray reads as grey, while Dark Lilac reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Coventry Gray (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Lilac (LRV 10), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Coventry Gray runs green while Dark Lilac is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.5, 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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Coventry Gray vs Dark Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coventry Gray on one side and Dark Lilac 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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