Rainy Afternoon vs Shelburne Buff
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Rainy Afternoon belongs to the green-grey family and Shelburne Buff to the beige family. Shelburne Buff (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Rainy Afternoon (LRV 15), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rainy Afternoon runs green while Shelburne Buff is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 36.1, 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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Rainy Afternoon vs Shelburne Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainy Afternoon on one side and Shelburne Buff 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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