Admiral Blue vs Sun Valley
Admiral Blue and Sun Valley come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Admiral Blue reads as blue, while Sun Valley reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 50 for Sun Valley vs 6 for Admiral Blue — means Sun Valley will open up a space more effectively. Where Admiral Blue leans blue, Sun Valley reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 108.3 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.
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Admiral Blue vs Sun Valley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Admiral Blue on one side and Sun Valley 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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