Gibraltar Cliffs vs White Down
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gibraltar Cliffs belongs to the blue-grey family and White Down to the beige-white family. White Down (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Gibraltar Cliffs (LRV 32), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gibraltar Cliffs runs blue while White Down is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.4, 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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Gibraltar Cliffs vs White Down Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gibraltar Cliffs on one side and White Down 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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