Airway vs Driftwood Blues
Where Airway belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Driftwood Blues is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Airway belongs to the blue family and Driftwood Blues to the blue-grey family. Airway (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Driftwood Blues (LRV 46), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Airway vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Airway on one side and Driftwood Blues 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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