Harp Strings vs Ivory
Harp Strings (Benjamin Moore) and Ivory (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Harp Strings belongs to the beige-yellow family and Ivory to the beige family. The 14-point LRV gap — 72 for Harp Strings vs 58 for Ivory — means Harp Strings will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 11.4 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.
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Harp Strings vs Ivory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harp Strings on one side and Ivory 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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Harp Strings reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
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At LRV 72 vs 58, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 27, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 72 vs 55, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 13, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 44, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 72 vs 12, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 8, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 72 vs 12, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 45, Harp Strings is decisively the brighter choice.
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