Hathaway Gold vs Tarnished Trumpet
Hathaway Gold (Benjamin Moore) and Tarnished Trumpet (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 47 for Tarnished Trumpet vs 44 for Hathaway Gold — means Tarnished Trumpet will open up a space more effectively. Where Hathaway Gold leans red, Tarnished Trumpet reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.5 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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Hathaway Gold vs Tarnished Trumpet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hathaway Gold on one side and Tarnished Trumpet 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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