Mandarin vs Reef Blue

Mandarin and Reef Blue come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Mandarin belongs to the beige family and Reef Blue to the blue family. The 10-point LRV gap — 45 for Reef Blue vs 35 for Mandarin — means Reef Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Mandarin leans red, Reef Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 72.0 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.