Montpelier vs Paper Mache

MontpelierBenjamin MoorevsPaper MacheBenjamin MooreΔE 43.6Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Montpelier belongs to the blue-grey family and Paper Mache to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 85 vs 22, Paper Mache will read as the brighter of the two — a 62-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Montpelier's blue character against Paper Mache's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 43.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Montpelier
Benjamin Moore · AF-555
Hex#718087
LRV22.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-555
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Paper Mache
Benjamin Moore · AF-25
Hex#F0F0E3
LRV84.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-25
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Montpelier vs Paper Mache Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Montpelier on one side and Paper Mache on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Montpelier comparisons

See how Montpelier stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Montpelier
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Montpelier
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Montpelier
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Montpelier reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Montpelier
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Montpelier
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Montpelier
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Montpelier
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Montpelier
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Montpelier
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Montpelier
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Montpelier
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Montpelier reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Montpelier
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Montpelier
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Montpelier reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Montpelier
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Montpelier
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Montpelier reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Montpelier
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Montpelier
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Montpelier
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Montpelier
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Montpelier
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Montpelier reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Montpelier
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Montpelier
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Montpelier reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Montpelier
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Montpelier
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Montpelier reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Montpelier
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Montpelier
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Montpelier
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Montpelier
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Montpelier
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Montpelier
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Montpelier reads slightly lighter