Lafayette Blue vs Lion Yellow
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Lafayette Blue reads as blue, while Lion Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lion Yellow (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Lafayette Blue (LRV 37), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lafayette Blue runs blue while Lion Yellow is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 47.2, 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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Lafayette Blue vs Lion Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lafayette Blue on one side and Lion Yellow 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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