Upper West Side vs Wrought Iron
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Upper West Side reads as greige-grey, while Wrought Iron reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Upper West Side (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Wrought Iron (LRV 8), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Upper West Side runs red while Wrought Iron is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.3, 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 Wrought Iron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Upper West Side on one side and Wrought Iron 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.
More Upper West Side comparisons
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