Shadow vs Wish paint color comparison

Shadow vs Wish

ShadowBenjamin MoorevsWishBenjamin MooreΔE 50.6 — Very different colors

Shadow and Wish come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Shadow reads as grey, while Wish reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 49-point LRV gap — 59 for Wish vs 9 for Shadow — means Wish will open up a space more effectively. Where Shadow leans cool, Wish reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.6 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.

Color Details

Shadow
Benjamin Moore · 2117-30
LRV9.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2117-30
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Wish
Benjamin Moore · AF-680
LRV58.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-680
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Shadow vs Wish Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow on one side and Wish on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.