Oriental Iris vs Pumpkin Seeds
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Oriental Iris belongs to the blue family and Pumpkin Seeds to the beige family. Pumpkin Seeds (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Oriental Iris (LRV 52), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Oriental Iris runs blue while Pumpkin Seeds is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.5, 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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Oriental Iris vs Pumpkin Seeds Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris on one side and Pumpkin Seeds 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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