Gray Owl vs Soft Chamois
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gray Owl belongs to the grey family and Soft Chamois to the beige-greige family. Soft Chamois (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Owl (LRV 65), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Owl runs yellow while Soft Chamois is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Owl vs Soft Chamois Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Owl on one side and Soft Chamois 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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