Rust vs Valley View
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Rust belongs to the beige-pink family and Valley View to the beige-yellow family. Valley View (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Rust (LRV 20), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rust runs red while Valley View is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 48.9, 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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Rust vs Valley View Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rust on one side and Valley View 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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