La Paloma Gray vs Allegory
La Paloma Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Allegory (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. La Paloma Gray reads as greige-grey, while Allegory reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 46 vs 45 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where La Paloma Gray leans red, Allegory reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.3 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.
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La Paloma Gray vs Allegory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see La Paloma Gray on one side and Allegory 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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