Aquarium Blue vs Pastel turquoise
Where Aquarium Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pastel turquoise is a RAL Classic color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Aquarium Blue (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Pastel turquoise (LRV 39), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 15.4, 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 Pastel turquoise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquarium Blue on one side and Pastel turquoise 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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