Mortar vs Patches
Mortar is a Benjamin Moore color while Patches comes from PPG. Mortar reads as beige-greige, while Patches reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 23 and 21, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Patches Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mortar on one side and Patches 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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