Amethyst Shadow vs Swiss Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Amethyst Shadow reads as blue-grey, while Swiss Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Swiss Blue (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Amethyst Shadow (LRV 18), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Amethyst Shadow runs cool while Swiss Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.3, 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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Amethyst Shadow vs Swiss Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amethyst Shadow on one side and Swiss Blue 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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