Hawthorne Yellow vs Squish-Squash
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Squish-Squash (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Hawthorne Yellow (LRV 71), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hawthorne Yellow runs warm while Squish-Squash is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Hawthorne Yellow vs Squish-Squash Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hawthorne Yellow on one side and Squish-Squash 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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