Paper Lantern vs St. John Blue
Paper Lantern and St. John Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Paper Lantern reads as pink-red, while St. John Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 34 for St. John Blue vs 14 for Paper Lantern — means St. John Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Paper Lantern leans red, St. John Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 69.2 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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Paper Lantern vs St. John Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Lantern on one side and St. John Blue 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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