Downtown vs River Reflections paint color comparison

Downtown vs River Reflections

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (33 vs 35), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.9 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.

Color Details

Downtown
Benjamin Moore · CSP-165
LRV33.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-165
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore · 1552
LRV35.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1552
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Downtown vs River Reflections Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downtown on one side and River Reflections on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.