Arctic Gray vs Washington Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Arctic Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Washington Blue to the blue family. Arctic Gray (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Washington Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Arctic Gray runs green while Washington Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.8, 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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Arctic Gray vs Washington Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Gray on one side and Washington 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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