Italianate vs Pennies From Heaven
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Italianate reads as beige, while Pennies From Heaven reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Italianate (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Pennies From Heaven (LRV 25), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 17.2, 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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Italianate vs Pennies From Heaven Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Italianate on one side and Pennies From Heaven 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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