Gotham vs Picnic Basket
Gotham and Picnic Basket come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Gotham belongs to the grey family and Picnic Basket to the green-grey family. The 31-point LRV gap — 53 for Picnic Basket vs 22 for Gotham — means Picnic Basket will open up a space more effectively. Where Gotham leans red, Picnic Basket reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.5 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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Gotham vs Picnic Basket Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gotham on one side and Picnic Basket 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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