Strathmore Manor vs Bear Hug
Where Strathmore Manor belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Bear Hug is a PPG color. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (33 vs 32), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Strathmore Manor vs Bear Hug Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Strathmore Manor on one side and Bear Hug 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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