Old Salem Gray vs Summerdale Gold
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Old Salem Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Summerdale Gold to the beige family. Summerdale Gold (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Old Salem Gray (LRV 32), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Old Salem Gray runs yellow while Summerdale Gold is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.0, 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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Old Salem Gray vs Summerdale Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Salem Gray on one side and Summerdale Gold 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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