Aegean Teal vs Hedgehog Brown
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Aegean Teal reads as blue-grey, while Hedgehog Brown reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Aegean Teal (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Hedgehog Brown (LRV 13), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Aegean Teal runs blue while Hedgehog Brown is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.6, 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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Aegean Teal vs Hedgehog Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aegean Teal on one side and Hedgehog Brown 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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