Paper Mache vs Spring Meadow paint color comparison

Paper Mache vs Spring Meadow

Paper Mache and Spring Meadow come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Paper Mache belongs to the beige-yellow family and Spring Meadow to the yellow family. The 28-point LRV gap — 85 for Paper Mache vs 57 for Spring Meadow — means Paper Mache will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 16.9 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.

Color Details

Paper Mache
Benjamin Moore · AF-25
LRV84.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-25
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Spring Meadow
Benjamin Moore · 486
LRV56.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number486
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Paper Mache vs Spring Meadow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Mache on one side and Spring Meadow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.