Through the Looking Glass vs Pavilion Gray
Where Through the Looking Glass belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pavilion Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Through the Looking Glass belongs to the grey family and Pavilion Gray to the greige-grey family. Pavilion Gray (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Through the Looking Glass (LRV 51), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Through the Looking Glass runs red while Pavilion Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Through the Looking Glass vs Pavilion Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Through the Looking Glass on one side and Pavilion Gray 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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