Franklin White vs Shortbread
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Franklin White belongs to the beige-white family and Shortbread to the beige family. Franklin White (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Shortbread (LRV 54), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.9, 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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Franklin White vs Shortbread Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Franklin White on one side and Shortbread 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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Franklin White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
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At LRV 79 vs 27, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Franklin White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 55, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 13, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 44, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 79 vs 66, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (79 vs 74) makes Franklin White the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (83 vs 79) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.
Franklin White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 12, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 8, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (79 vs 68) makes Franklin White the marginally brighter of the two.
Franklin White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 12, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 45, Franklin White is decisively the brighter choice.
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