New Hope Gray vs Painted Sands
New Hope Gray and Painted Sands come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. New Hope Gray reads as blue-grey, while Painted Sands reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 30-point LRV gap — 69 for Painted Sands vs 39 for New Hope Gray — means Painted Sands will open up a space more effectively. Where New Hope Gray leans blue, Painted Sands reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.9 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.
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New Hope Gray vs Painted Sands Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Hope Gray on one side and Painted Sands 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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