Grandma's China vs Windy City
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Grandma's China belongs to the beige-greige family and Windy City to the grey family. Grandma's China (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Windy City (LRV 17), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Grandma's China runs warm while Windy City is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.3, 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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Grandma's China vs Windy City Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grandma's China on one side and Windy City 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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