Palace White vs Powell Buff

Palace White and Powell Buff come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Palace White belongs to the beige-white family and Powell Buff to the beige family. The 14-point LRV gap — 73 for Palace White vs 59 for Powell Buff — means Palace White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.3 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.