Gold Leaf vs Quarry Rock
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gold Leaf belongs to the beige family and Quarry Rock to the grey family. Gold Leaf (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Quarry Rock (LRV 15), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gold Leaf runs warm while Quarry Rock is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.3, 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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Gold Leaf vs Quarry Rock Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gold Leaf on one side and Quarry Rock 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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