Hampshire Gray vs River Reed
Hampshire Gray (Benjamin Moore) and River Reed (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Hampshire Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and River Reed to the beige-greige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 25 vs 25 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Hampshire Gray leans yellow, River Reed reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Hampshire Gray vs River Reed Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hampshire Gray on one side and River Reed 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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