Apricot Tint vs San Francisco Bay
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Apricot Tint belongs to the beige family and San Francisco Bay to the blue family. Apricot Tint (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than San Francisco Bay (LRV 38), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Apricot Tint runs red while San Francisco Bay is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.8, 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 Tint vs San Francisco Bay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apricot Tint on one side and San Francisco Bay 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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