Blue Lapis vs Pale Straw
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Lapis belongs to the blue family and Pale Straw to the beige-yellow family. Pale Straw (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Lapis (LRV 27), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Lapis runs blue while Pale Straw is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 64.4, 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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Blue Lapis vs Pale Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Lapis on one side and Pale Straw 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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