Ocean Abyss vs Temptation
Ocean Abyss is a Behr color while Temptation comes from Benjamin Moore. Ocean Abyss reads as blue, while Temptation reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 11 vs 7, Temptation will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 14.2, 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 Temptation in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Temptation 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. Temptation has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Temptation Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Temptation 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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