Ocean Abyss vs Ocean City Blue
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Ocean City Blue 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. Ocean City Blue (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 35 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 37.4, 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 Ocean City Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Ocean City Blue 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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