Flax vs Vapor
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Flax belongs to the beige-pink family and Vapor to the beige-yellow family. Vapor (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Flax (LRV 42), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Flax runs red while Vapor is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.8, 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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Flax vs Vapor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flax on one side and Vapor 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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