Henderson Buff vs Sombrero

Henderson Buff and Sombrero come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Henderson Buff reads as beige-yellow, while Sombrero reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 49 vs 48 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Henderson Buff leans yellow, Sombrero reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.9 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.