Hidden Sapphire vs Paper Lantern
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Hidden Sapphire belongs to the blue family and Paper Lantern to the pink-red family. Paper Lantern (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Hidden Sapphire (LRV 6), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hidden Sapphire runs blue while Paper Lantern is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 74.1, 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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Hidden Sapphire vs Paper Lantern Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Sapphire on one side and Paper Lantern 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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