Mulholland Yellow vs Persian Violet
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Mulholland Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Persian Violet to the blue-purple family. Mulholland Yellow (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Persian Violet (LRV 35), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mulholland Yellow runs yellow while Persian Violet is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.4, 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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Mulholland Yellow vs Persian Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mulholland Yellow on one side and Persian Violet 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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