Harp Strings vs Roasted Sesame Seed
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Harp Strings belongs to the beige-yellow family and Roasted Sesame Seed to the beige family. Harp Strings (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Roasted Sesame Seed (LRV 51), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Harp Strings runs yellow while Roasted Sesame Seed is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.4, 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 Roasted Sesame Seed Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harp Strings on one side and Roasted Sesame Seed 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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