Ocean Abyss vs Blue Viola
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Blue Viola is a Benjamin Moore color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Blue Viola (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 42.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs Blue Viola in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Blue Viola in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Blue Viola reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ocean Abyss.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Blue Viola reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ocean Abyss.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Blue Viola Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Blue Viola 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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