Mardi Gras Gold vs S 3030-Y30R
Where Mardi Gras Gold belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3030-Y30R is a NCS color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Mardi Gras Gold (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than S 3030-Y30R (LRV 33), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mardi Gras Gold runs red while S 3030-Y30R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.1, 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 S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mardi Gras Gold on one side and S 3030-Y30R 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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