Gentle Repose vs Onyx White
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gentle Repose belongs to the beige family and Onyx White to the beige-white family. Onyx White (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Gentle Repose (LRV 74), a difference of 3 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. At ΔE 1.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Gentle Repose vs Onyx White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gentle Repose on one side and Onyx White 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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