Flamingo Orange vs Marlboro Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Flamingo Orange belongs to the beige-pink family and Marlboro Blue to the blue family. Marlboro Blue (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Flamingo Orange (LRV 36), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Flamingo Orange runs red while Marlboro Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.0, 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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Flamingo Orange vs Marlboro Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flamingo Orange on one side and Marlboro Blue 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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