Upper West Side vs Watertown
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Upper West Side belongs to the greige-grey family and Watertown to the blue family. Upper West Side (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Watertown (LRV 23), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Upper West Side runs red while Watertown is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.3, 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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Upper West Side vs Watertown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Upper West Side on one side and Watertown 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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