Harp Strings vs Mushroom Cap paint color comparison

Harp Strings vs Mushroom Cap

Harp StringsBenjamin MoorevsMushroom CapBenjamin MooreΔE 3.2 — Noticeable difference

Harp Strings and Mushroom Cap come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Harp Strings reads as beige-yellow, while Mushroom Cap reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 72 vs 73 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Harp Strings leans yellow, Mushroom Cap reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Harp Strings
Benjamin Moore · 213
LRV71.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number213
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Mushroom Cap
Benjamin Moore · 177
LRV73.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number177
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Harp Strings vs Mushroom Cap Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harp Strings on one side and Mushroom Cap 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.