Desert View vs Soft Salmon
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Desert View (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Soft Salmon (LRV 59), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Desert View runs warm while Soft Salmon is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 View vs Soft Salmon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Desert View on one side and Soft Salmon 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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