Mountain Peak White vs Richmond Gold
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Mountain Peak White belongs to the beige-white family and Richmond Gold to the beige family. Mountain Peak White (LRV 89) reflects noticeably more light than Richmond Gold (LRV 31), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mountain Peak White runs yellow while Richmond Gold is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Mountain Peak White vs Richmond Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mountain Peak White on one side and Richmond Gold 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.
More Mountain Peak White comparisons
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A 5-point LRV gap (89 vs 83) makes Mountain Peak White the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 89 vs 6, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 89 vs 52, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 89 vs 58, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 27, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 89 vs 55, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 13, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 44, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.
At LRV 89 vs 66, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 74, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (89 vs 83) makes Mountain Peak White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 89 vs 12, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 68, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 68), opening up a space where Calamine encloses it.
Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.
At LRV 89 vs 12, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 45, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.
Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.
Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.
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