New Orleans vs Notorious
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, New Orleans belongs to the blue-grey family and Notorious to the purple family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (16 vs 16), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean purple, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.3, 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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New Orleans vs Notorious Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Orleans on one side and Notorious 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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