Franklin Lakes vs Pale Moon
Franklin Lakes and Pale Moon come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Franklin Lakes reads as blue, while Pale Moon reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 42-point LRV gap — 76 for Pale Moon vs 34 for Franklin Lakes — means Pale Moon will open up a space more effectively. Where Franklin Lakes leans blue, Pale Moon reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.3 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.
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Franklin Lakes vs Pale Moon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Franklin Lakes on one side and Pale Moon 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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