Approaching Autumn vs Wild Blue Yonder
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Approaching Autumn reads as beige, while Wild Blue Yonder reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Approaching Autumn (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Wild Blue Yonder (LRV 27), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Approaching Autumn runs red while Wild Blue Yonder is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.0, 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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Approaching Autumn vs Wild Blue Yonder Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Approaching Autumn on one side and Wild Blue Yonder 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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