Vale Mist vs Winter Orchard
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Winter Orchard (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Vale Mist (LRV 56), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Vale Mist vs Winter Orchard in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Vale Mist and Winter Orchard are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Winter Orchard will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Vale Mist would.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Winter Orchard reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Vale Mist.
Color Details
Vale Mist vs Winter Orchard Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vale Mist on one side and Winter Orchard 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.