Paper Mache vs Yukon Sky
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Paper Mache belongs to the beige-yellow family and Yukon Sky to the blue-grey family. Paper Mache (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Yukon Sky (LRV 39), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Paper Mache runs yellow while Yukon Sky is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.6, 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 Yukon Sky Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Mache on one side and Yukon Sky 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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