Ocean Abyss vs Nicolson Red
Ocean Abyss is a Behr color while Nicolson Red comes from Benjamin Moore. Ocean Abyss reads as blue, while Nicolson Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 7 and 9, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ocean Abyss's blue character against Nicolson Red's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 32.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs Nicolson Red in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Nicolson Red in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Ocean Abyss reads more restrained here, while Nicolson Red adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Nicolson Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Nicolson Red 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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