Mardi Gras Gold vs Saybrook Sage
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Mardi Gras Gold belongs to the beige family and Saybrook Sage to the grey family. Mardi Gras Gold (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Saybrook Sage (LRV 45), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mardi Gras Gold runs red while Saybrook Sage is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 74.8, 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 Saybrook Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mardi Gras Gold on one side and Saybrook Sage 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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