Happily Ever After vs Squish-Squash

Happily Ever After and Squish-Squash come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Happily Ever After reads as beige, while Squish-Squash reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 78 for Squish-Squash vs 60 for Happily Ever After — means Squish-Squash will open up a space more effectively. Where Happily Ever After leans red, Squish-Squash reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.8 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.