Hawthorne Yellow vs Grey Blue
Where Hawthorne Yellow belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Hawthorne Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Grey Blue to the blue-grey family. Hawthorne Yellow (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 64 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 69.7, 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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Hawthorne Yellow vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hawthorne Yellow on one side and Grey Blue 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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