Mustard Field vs Ocean Abyss
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Mustard Field belongs to the beige family and Ocean Abyss to the blue family. Mustard Field (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mustard Field runs red while Ocean Abyss is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 62.3, 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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Mustard Field vs Ocean Abyss Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mustard Field on one side and Ocean Abyss 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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