Limelight vs Oriental Iris
Limelight and Oriental Iris come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Limelight reads as beige-yellow, while Oriental Iris reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 68 for Limelight vs 52 for Oriental Iris — means Limelight will open up a space more effectively. Where Limelight leans yellow, Oriental Iris reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 78.9 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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Limelight vs Oriental Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Limelight on one side and Oriental Iris 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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