New Orleans vs Amethyst Shadow
New Orleans (Behr) and Amethyst Shadow (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 18 for Amethyst Shadow vs 16 for New Orleans — means Amethyst Shadow will open up a space more effectively. Where New Orleans leans purple, Amethyst Shadow reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Amethyst Shadow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Orleans on one side and Amethyst Shadow 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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