Harp Strings vs Watertown paint color comparison

Harp Strings vs Watertown

Harp StringsBenjamin MoorevsWatertownBenjamin MooreΔE 71.6 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Harp Strings belongs to the beige-yellow family and Watertown to the blue family. At LRV 72 vs 23, Harp Strings will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Harp Strings's yellow character against Watertown's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 71.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Watertown
Benjamin Moore · 818
LRV22.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number818
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Harp Strings vs Watertown Simulated Comparison

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