New Orleans vs Purple Haze
Where New Orleans belongs to Behr's range, Purple Haze is a Benjamin Moore color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Purple Haze (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than New Orleans (LRV 16), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. New Orleans runs purple while Purple Haze is decidedly blue and purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Purple Haze Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Orleans on one side and Purple Haze 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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