Basin Blue vs Minor Blue
Where Basin Blue belongs to Behr's range, Minor Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Minor Blue (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Basin Blue (LRV 65), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Basin Blue runs blue while Minor Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.8, 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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Basin Blue vs Minor Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basin Blue on one side and Minor 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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