Maple Sugar vs Old Prairie
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Maple Sugar belongs to the beige family and Old Prairie to the beige-greige family. Old Prairie (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Maple Sugar (LRV 34), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Maple Sugar runs red while Old Prairie is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.5, 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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Maple Sugar vs Old Prairie Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maple Sugar on one side and Old Prairie 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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