Golden Tan vs Newburyport Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Golden Tan reads as beige, while Newburyport Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Golden Tan (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Newburyport Blue (LRV 10), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Golden Tan runs red while Newburyport Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 63.1, 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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Golden Tan vs Newburyport Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Golden Tan on one side and Newburyport 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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