Taupe Fedora vs Upper West Side
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Taupe Fedora belongs to the beige-greige family and Upper West Side to the greige-grey family. Upper West Side (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Taupe Fedora (LRV 24), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.8, 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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Taupe Fedora vs Upper West Side Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Taupe Fedora on one side and Upper West Side 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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