Oriental Iris vs York Harbor Yellow
Oriental Iris and York Harbor Yellow come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Oriental Iris reads as blue, while York Harbor Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 55 for York Harbor Yellow vs 52 for Oriental Iris — means York Harbor Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Oriental Iris leans blue, York Harbor Yellow reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 55.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 York Harbor Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris on one side and York Harbor Yellow 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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