Traditional Blue vs Chicago Blues
Where Traditional Blue belongs to Behr's range, Chicago Blues 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. Chicago Blues (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Traditional Blue (LRV 9), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 6.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Traditional Blue vs Chicago Blues in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Traditional Blue and Chicago Blues are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Chicago Blues reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Traditional Blue.
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Traditional Blue vs Chicago Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Traditional Blue on one side and Chicago Blues 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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