North Cascades vs Shades of Spring
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, North Cascades belongs to the blue-grey family and Shades of Spring to the yellow family. North Cascades (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Shades of Spring (LRV 51), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. North Cascades runs blue and purple while Shades of Spring is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.3, 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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North Cascades vs Shades of Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Cascades on one side and Shades of Spring 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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