Orange Appeal vs Shark Gray
Orange Appeal and Shark Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Orange Appeal reads as beige, while Shark Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 44 for Orange Appeal vs 23 for Shark Gray — means Orange Appeal will open up a space more effectively. Where Orange Appeal leans red, Shark Gray reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 52.1 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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Orange Appeal vs Shark Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Orange Appeal on one side and Shark Gray 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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