Maritime White vs Merino
Maritime White (Benjamin Moore) and Merino (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Maritime White reads as beige-white, while Merino reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 74 for Merino vs 72 for Maritime White — means Merino will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Maritime White vs Merino Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maritime White on one side and Merino 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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