Squish-Squash vs Lemon Zest
Where Squish-Squash belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lemon Zest is a Cloverdale Paint color. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Lemon Zest (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Squish-Squash (LRV 78), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.7, 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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Squish-Squash vs Lemon Zest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Squish-Squash on one side and Lemon Zest 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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