Deserted Island vs Mineral Alloy
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Deserted Island belongs to the beige family and Mineral Alloy to the blue-grey family. Deserted Island (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Mineral Alloy (LRV 28), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Deserted Island runs red while Mineral Alloy is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.6, 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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Deserted Island vs Mineral Alloy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deserted Island on one side and Mineral Alloy 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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