Pelham Gray vs Rustic Taupe
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Pelham Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Rustic Taupe to the beige-greige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (22 vs 19), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Pelham Gray vs Rustic Taupe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pelham Gray on one side and Rustic Taupe 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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