Harp Strings vs Oriental Iris
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Harp Strings reads as beige-yellow, while Oriental Iris reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Harp Strings (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Oriental Iris (LRV 52), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Harp Strings runs yellow while Oriental Iris is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.2, 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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Harp Strings vs Oriental Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harp Strings on one side and Oriental Iris 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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