Gray Cardigan vs Raindrops on Roses
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Raindrops on Roses (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Cardigan (LRV 35), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Cardigan runs green and blue while Raindrops on Roses is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.0, 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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Gray Cardigan vs Raindrops on Roses Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Cardigan on one side and Raindrops on Roses 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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