Maple Shadows vs Vapor

Maple Shadows and Vapor come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Maple Shadows belongs to the beige-greige family and Vapor to the beige-yellow family. The 64-point LRV gap — 82 for Vapor vs 18 for Maple Shadows — means Vapor will open up a space more effectively. Where Maple Shadows leans red, Vapor reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.9 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.