Evening in Paris vs New Orleans
Both from Behr's palette. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Evening in Paris (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than New Orleans (LRV 16), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean purple, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of NaN, 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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Evening in Paris vs New Orleans Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evening in Paris on one side and New Orleans 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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