Abstracta vs Westcott Navy paint color comparison

Abstracta vs Westcott Navy

AbstractaBenjamin MoorevsWestcott NavyBenjamin MooreΔE 96.0 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Abstracta reads as beige-yellow, while Westcott Navy reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Abstracta (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Westcott Navy (LRV 10), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Abstracta runs yellow while Westcott Navy is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 96.0, 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.

Color Details

Abstracta
Benjamin Moore · 322
LRV57.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number322
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Westcott Navy
Benjamin Moore · 1624
LRV9.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1624
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Abstracta vs Westcott Navy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Abstracta on one side and Westcott Navy on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.