Ipanema vs Soul Mate
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Ipanema reads as beige, while Soul Mate reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Soul Mate (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Ipanema (LRV 40), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.5 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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Ipanema vs Soul Mate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ipanema on one side and Soul Mate 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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