Yellow Marigold vs Free Throw
Where Yellow Marigold belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Free Throw is a Cloverdale Paint color. Hue-wise, Yellow Marigold belongs to the beige-yellow family and Free Throw to the beige family. Free Throw (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Yellow Marigold (LRV 42), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Yellow Marigold vs Free Throw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yellow Marigold on one side and Free Throw 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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