Eucalyptus Leaf vs Shady Lane paint color comparison

Eucalyptus Leaf vs Shady Lane

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Eucalyptus Leaf (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Shady Lane (LRV 18), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.3 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

Eucalyptus Leaf
Benjamin Moore · 2144-20
LRV23.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2144-20
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Shady Lane
Benjamin Moore · 497
LRV18.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number497
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Eucalyptus Leaf vs Shady Lane Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Eucalyptus Leaf on one side and Shady Lane 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.