Flower Box vs Mascarpone paint color comparison

Flower Box vs Mascarpone

Flower BoxBenjamin MoorevsMascarponeBenjamin MooreΔE 42.0 — Very different colors

Flower Box and Mascarpone come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Flower Box reads as blue-grey, while Mascarpone reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 60-point LRV gap — 89 for Mascarpone vs 29 for Flower Box — means Mascarpone will open up a space more effectively. Where Flower Box leans blue, Mascarpone reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Flower Box
Benjamin Moore · CSP-530
LRV28.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-530
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Mascarpone
Benjamin Moore · AF-20
LRV89.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-20
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Flower Box vs Mascarpone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flower Box on one side and Mascarpone on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.