Paper Doll vs Poetic License
Where Paper Doll belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Poetic License is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Paper Doll belongs to the yellow family and Poetic License to the green-white family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (80 vs 80), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Paper Doll vs Poetic License Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Doll on one side and Poetic License 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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