Gulf Shores vs Meadow Mist
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gulf Shores belongs to the blue family and Meadow Mist to the beige-yellow family. Meadow Mist (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Gulf Shores (LRV 22), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gulf Shores runs blue while Meadow Mist is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.7, 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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Gulf Shores vs Meadow Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gulf Shores on one side and Meadow Mist 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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