Gray Mist vs Persian Melon
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gray Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Persian Melon to the beige family. Gray Mist (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Persian Melon (LRV 51), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Mist runs warm while Persian Melon is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.2, 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 Persian Melon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Mist on one side and Persian Melon 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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