Gray Gardens vs Stoneware
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Gray Gardens reads as grey, while Stoneware reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Stoneware (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Gardens (LRV 19), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Gardens runs green while Stoneware is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.4, 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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Gray Gardens vs Stoneware Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Gardens on one side and Stoneware 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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