Amber Waves vs York Harbor Yellow
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Amber Waves belongs to the beige family and York Harbor Yellow to the beige-yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (54 vs 55), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Amber Waves vs York Harbor Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amber Waves on one side and York Harbor Yellow 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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