Aquarium Blue vs Hampshire Rocks
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Aquarium Blue belongs to the blue family and Hampshire Rocks to the greige-grey family. Hampshire Rocks (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Aquarium Blue (LRV 48), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Aquarium Blue runs blue while Hampshire Rocks is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.8, 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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Aquarium Blue vs Hampshire Rocks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquarium Blue on one side and Hampshire Rocks 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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