Key Pearl vs Sterling

Key Pearl and Sterling come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Key Pearl belongs to the pink-red family and Sterling to the grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 78 for Key Pearl vs 62 for Sterling — means Key Pearl will open up a space more effectively. Where Key Pearl leans red, Sterling reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 11.1 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.