Adirondack Blue vs Shadow Blue
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Adirondack Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Shadow Blue to the blue family. Shadow Blue (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Adirondack Blue (LRV 22), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.3, 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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Adirondack Blue vs Shadow Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Adirondack Blue on one side and Shadow 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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