Angelica vs Van Courtland Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Angelica reads as greige-grey, while Van Courtland Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Angelica (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Van Courtland Blue (LRV 31), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Angelica runs red while Van Courtland Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.7, 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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Angelica vs Van Courtland Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Angelica on one side and Van Courtland 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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Angelica reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 62 vs 24, Angelica is decisively the brighter choice.
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