Admiral Blue vs Coventry Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Admiral Blue reads as blue, while Coventry Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Coventry Gray (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Admiral Blue (LRV 6), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Admiral Blue runs blue while Coventry Gray is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.7, 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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Admiral Blue vs Coventry Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Admiral Blue on one side and Coventry Gray 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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