Dried Basil vs Malton

Dried Basil and Malton come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Dried Basil belongs to the beige-greige family and Malton to the beige family. The 28-point LRV gap — 67 for Malton vs 39 for Dried Basil — means Malton will open up a space more effectively. Where Dried Basil leans yellow, Malton reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.3 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.