Mountain Retreat vs Slate Teal
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Mountain Retreat reads as beige-pink, while Slate Teal reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mountain Retreat (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Slate Teal (LRV 9), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mountain Retreat runs red while Slate Teal is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.9, 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 Retreat vs Slate Teal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mountain Retreat on one side and Slate Teal 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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