Wilmington Spruce vs Wood Grain Brown
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Wilmington Spruce reads as blue, while Wood Grain Brown reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Wilmington Spruce (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Wood Grain Brown (LRV 11), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Wilmington Spruce runs blue while Wood Grain Brown is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 41.6, 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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Wilmington Spruce vs Wood Grain Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wilmington Spruce on one side and Wood Grain Brown 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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