Looking Glass vs New Orleans
Looking Glass and New Orleans come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Looking Glass belongs to the grey family and New Orleans to the blue-grey family. The 59-point LRV gap — 74 for Looking Glass vs 16 for New Orleans — means Looking Glass will open up a space more effectively. Where Looking Glass leans green, New Orleans reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 46.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Looking Glass vs New Orleans Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Looking Glass 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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