Dash of Curry vs Mannequin Cream
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Mannequin Cream (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Dash of Curry (LRV 29), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dash of Curry runs red while Mannequin Cream is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.5, 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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Dash of Curry vs Mannequin Cream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dash of Curry on one side and Mannequin Cream 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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