Mardi Gras Gold vs Sunflower
Mardi Gras Gold and Sunflower come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 9-point LRV gap — 57 for Sunflower vs 48 for Mardi Gras Gold — means Sunflower will open up a space more effectively. Where Mardi Gras Gold leans red, Sunflower reads yellow and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 10.6 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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Mardi Gras Gold vs Sunflower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mardi Gras Gold on one side and Sunflower 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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