Waxen Moon vs Brown Basket
Where Waxen Moon belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Brown Basket is a PPG color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Waxen Moon (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Brown Basket (LRV 22), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.2 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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Waxen Moon vs Brown Basket Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Waxen Moon on one side and Brown Basket 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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