Asphalt vs Paper Mache

Asphalt and Paper Mache come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Asphalt reads as grey, while Paper Mache reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 63-point LRV gap — 85 for Paper Mache vs 21 for Asphalt — means Paper Mache will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 42.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.