Cromwell Gray vs Powell Buff

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cromwell Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Powell Buff to the beige family. Powell Buff (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Cromwell Gray (LRV 20), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 34.0, 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.