Paper Mache vs Storm Cloud Gray

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Paper Mache belongs to the beige-yellow family and Storm Cloud Gray to the grey family. Paper Mache (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Storm Cloud Gray (LRV 29), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 34.4, 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.