Blue Dragon vs Mayan Gold

Blue Dragon and Mayan Gold come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Blue Dragon belongs to the blue family and Mayan Gold to the beige family. The 13-point LRV gap — 40 for Mayan Gold vs 28 for Blue Dragon — means Mayan Gold will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Dragon leans blue, Mayan Gold reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 79.9 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.