Teton Blue vs Dark Basalt
Where Teton Blue belongs to Behr's range, Dark Basalt is a Benjamin Moore color. Hue-wise, Teton Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Dark Basalt to the grey family. Teton Blue (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Basalt (LRV 5), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Teton Blue runs blue while Dark Basalt is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.7, 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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Teton Blue vs Dark Basalt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Teton Blue on one side and Dark Basalt 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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