Ancient Ivory vs Pale Sea Mist
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Ancient Ivory (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Pale Sea Mist (LRV 67), a difference of 13 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. With a ΔE of 15.0, 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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Ancient Ivory vs Pale Sea Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ancient Ivory on one side and Pale Sea Mist 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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