Fruity Cocktail vs Tangelo
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 45 vs 42, Tangelo will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 10.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Fruity Cocktail vs Tangelo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fruity Cocktail on one side and Tangelo 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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At LRV 42 vs 6, Fruity Cocktail is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 42 vs 27, Fruity Cocktail is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 43 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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