Apricot Ice vs Blue Bayou
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Apricot Ice reads as beige, while Blue Bayou reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Apricot Ice (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Bayou (LRV 47), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Apricot Ice runs red while Blue Bayou is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 35.7, 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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Apricot Ice vs Blue Bayou Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apricot Ice on one side and Blue Bayou 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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