Museum Piece vs Smoked Truffle
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Museum Piece reads as greige-grey, while Smoked Truffle reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Museum Piece (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Smoked Truffle (LRV 26), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 13.5, 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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Museum Piece vs Smoked Truffle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Museum Piece on one side and Smoked Truffle 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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