Habanero Pepper vs Shark Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Habanero Pepper belongs to the pink-red family and Shark Gray to the grey family. Shark Gray (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Habanero Pepper (LRV 21), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Habanero Pepper runs red while Shark Gray is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.5, 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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Habanero Pepper vs Shark Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Habanero Pepper on one side and Shark Gray 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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