Sidewalk Gray vs Upper West Side

Sidewalk Gray and Upper West Side come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Sidewalk Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Upper West Side to the greige-grey family. The 22-point LRV gap — 61 for Sidewalk Gray vs 39 for Upper West Side — means Sidewalk Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Sidewalk Gray leans blue, Upper West Side reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.3 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.