Mortar vs Gooseberry Fool 2
Where Mortar belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Gooseberry Fool 2 is a Dulux color. Mortar reads as beige-greige, while Gooseberry Fool 2 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gooseberry Fool 2 (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Mortar (LRV 23), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mortar runs red while Gooseberry Fool 2 is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Mortar vs Gooseberry Fool 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mortar on one side and Gooseberry Fool 2 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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