Deep Royal vs Upper West Side

Deep Royal and Upper West Side come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Deep Royal belongs to the blue family and Upper West Side to the greige-grey family. The 34-point LRV gap — 39 for Upper West Side vs 5 for Deep Royal — means Upper West Side will open up a space more effectively. Where Deep Royal leans blue, Upper West Side reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.1 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.