Lemon vs Mardi Gras Gold
Lemon and Mardi Gras Gold come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Lemon reads as beige-yellow, while Mardi Gras Gold reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 55 for Lemon vs 48 for Mardi Gras Gold — means Lemon will open up a space more effectively. Where Lemon leans yellow, Mardi Gras Gold reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Lemon vs Mardi Gras Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon on one side and Mardi Gras Gold 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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