Mayonnaise vs Shelburne Buff
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Mayonnaise belongs to the beige-yellow family and Shelburne Buff to the beige family. Mayonnaise (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Shelburne Buff (LRV 47), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mayonnaise runs yellow while Shelburne Buff is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.8, 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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Mayonnaise vs Shelburne Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mayonnaise on one side and Shelburne Buff 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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