Lavender Mist vs Tavern Gray
Lavender Mist and Tavern Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Lavender Mist reads as blue, while Tavern Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 37-point LRV gap — 63 for Lavender Mist vs 27 for Tavern Gray — means Lavender Mist will open up a space more effectively. Where Lavender Mist leans blue and purple, Tavern Gray reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.5 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.
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Lavender Mist vs Tavern Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lavender Mist on one side and Tavern Gray 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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