Irises vs Upper West Side
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Irises belongs to the blue-grey family and Upper West Side to the greige-grey family. At LRV 39 vs 26, Upper West Side will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Irises's blue character against Upper West Side's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 20.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Irises vs Upper West Side Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Irises on one side and Upper West Side 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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