Paper Mache vs Polaris Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Paper Mache reads as beige-yellow, while Polaris Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Paper Mache (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Polaris Blue (LRV 29), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Paper Mache runs yellow while Polaris Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.1, 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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Paper Mache vs Polaris Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Mache on one side and Polaris 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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