Gray Mist vs Northern Fire
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gray Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Northern Fire to the pink-red family. Gray Mist (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Northern Fire (LRV 14), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 60.7, 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 Mist vs Northern Fire Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Mist on one side and Northern Fire 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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