Ocean Abyss vs Garlic Bulb
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Garlic Bulb is a Benjamin Moore color. Hue-wise, Ocean Abyss belongs to the blue family and Garlic Bulb to the grey family. Garlic Bulb (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ocean Abyss runs blue while Garlic Bulb is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.8, 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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Ocean Abyss vs Garlic Bulb Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Garlic Bulb 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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