Kansas Grain vs Poolside

Kansas Grain and Poolside come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Kansas Grain belongs to the beige family and Poolside to the blue family. The 52-point LRV gap — 80 for Kansas Grain vs 28 for Poolside — means Kansas Grain will open up a space more effectively. Where Kansas Grain leans red, Poolside reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.