Mardi Gras Gold vs Ol' Blue Eyes
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Mardi Gras Gold reads as beige, while Ol' Blue Eyes reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mardi Gras Gold (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Ol' Blue Eyes (LRV 14), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mardi Gras Gold runs red while Ol' Blue Eyes is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 127.7, 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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Mardi Gras Gold vs Ol' Blue Eyes Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mardi Gras Gold on one side and Ol' Blue Eyes 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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