Blue Square vs Stratford Blue
Blue Square is a Behr color while Stratford Blue comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 22 vs 20, Stratford Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Square's blue character against Stratford Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 0.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Blue Square vs Stratford Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Square on one side and Stratford 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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