Smiley Face vs Traditional Blue

Smiley Face and Traditional Blue come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Smiley Face belongs to the beige family and Traditional Blue to the blue family. The 52-point LRV gap — 61 for Smiley Face vs 9 for Traditional Blue — means Smiley Face will open up a space more effectively. Where Smiley Face leans red, Traditional Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 97.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.