Ivy League vs Midnight Oil
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Ivy League reads as beige-greige, while Midnight Oil reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ivy League (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Midnight Oil (LRV 8), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ivy League runs yellow while Midnight Oil is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 36.2, 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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Ivy League vs Midnight Oil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ivy League on one side and Midnight Oil 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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