Admiral Blue vs Sunshine on the Bay
Admiral Blue and Sunshine on the Bay come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Admiral Blue belongs to the blue family and Sunshine on the Bay to the beige-yellow family. The 67-point LRV gap — 73 for Sunshine on the Bay vs 6 for Admiral Blue — means Sunshine on the Bay will open up a space more effectively. Where Admiral Blue leans blue, Sunshine on the Bay reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 93.2 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 Sunshine on the Bay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Admiral Blue on one side and Sunshine on the Bay 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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