Shiitake Mushroom vs Smoke Bush
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Shiitake Mushroom (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Smoke Bush (LRV 21), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Shiitake Mushroom runs red while Smoke Bush is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.0, 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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Shiitake Mushroom vs Smoke Bush Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shiitake Mushroom on one side and Smoke Bush 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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