Arctic Gray vs Fairview Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Arctic Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Fairview Blue to the blue family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (61 vs 62), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Arctic Gray runs green while Fairview Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.5, 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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Arctic Gray vs Fairview Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Gray on one side and Fairview Blue 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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