Paper Doll vs Waterloo

Paper Doll and Waterloo come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Paper Doll belongs to the yellow family and Waterloo to the blue family. The 51-point LRV gap — 80 for Paper Doll vs 28 for Waterloo — means Paper Doll will open up a space more effectively. Where Paper Doll leans yellow, Waterloo reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.5 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.