Athabasca vs Tea with Florence
Athabasca (Benjamin Moore) and Tea with Florence (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 33-point LRV gap — 51 for Athabasca vs 18 for Tea with Florence — means Athabasca will open up a space more effectively. Where Athabasca leans cool, Tea with Florence reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Athabasca vs Tea with Florence Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athabasca on one side and Tea with Florence 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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