Nickel vs Pale Iris
Nickel and Pale Iris come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Nickel belongs to the blue-grey family and Pale Iris to the pink-purple family. The 24-point LRV gap — 64 for Pale Iris vs 39 for Nickel — means Pale Iris will open up a space more effectively. Where Nickel leans blue, Pale Iris reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.9 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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Nickel vs Pale Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nickel on one side and Pale Iris 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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