Sterling vs Tamarind
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Sterling belongs to the grey family and Tamarind to the beige-greige family. Sterling (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Tamarind (LRV 14), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sterling runs green while Tamarind is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.3, 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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Sterling vs Tamarind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sterling on one side and Tamarind 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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