Gardenia vs Inspired

Gardenia and Inspired come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Gardenia reads as beige, while Inspired reads as grey-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 48-point LRV gap — 85 for Gardenia vs 37 for Inspired — means Gardenia will open up a space more effectively. Where Gardenia leans red, Inspired reads purple and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.3 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.