Appalachian Brown vs San Jose Blue
Appalachian Brown and San Jose Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Appalachian Brown reads as beige-pink, while San Jose Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 28 for San Jose Blue vs 6 for Appalachian Brown — means San Jose Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Appalachian Brown leans red, San Jose Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.4 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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Appalachian Brown vs San Jose Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appalachian Brown on one side and San Jose 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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