Cancun Sand vs Old Glory
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cancun Sand belongs to the beige family and Old Glory to the blue family. Cancun Sand (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Old Glory (LRV 16), a difference of 70 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cancun Sand runs red while Old Glory is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.4, 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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Cancun Sand vs Old Glory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cancun Sand on one side and Old Glory 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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