Gallery Buff vs Mineral Alloy
Gallery Buff and Mineral Alloy come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Gallery Buff reads as beige-greige, while Mineral Alloy reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 46 for Gallery Buff vs 28 for Mineral Alloy — means Gallery Buff will open up a space more effectively. Where Gallery Buff leans red, Mineral Alloy reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.8 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.
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Gallery Buff vs Mineral Alloy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gallery Buff 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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