Desert Shadows vs San Francisco Bay
Desert Shadows and San Francisco Bay come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Desert Shadows reads as grey, while San Francisco Bay reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 26-point LRV gap — 38 for San Francisco Bay vs 12 for Desert Shadows — means San Francisco Bay will open up a space more effectively. Where Desert Shadows leans red, San Francisco Bay reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.4 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.
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Desert Shadows vs San Francisco Bay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Desert Shadows on one side and San Francisco Bay 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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