Ash Blue vs Brownstone
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Ash Blue belongs to the blue family and Brownstone to the greige-grey family. Ash Blue (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Brownstone (LRV 8), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ash Blue runs blue while Brownstone is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.2, 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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Ash Blue vs Brownstone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ash Blue on one side and Brownstone 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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