Athabasca vs Lakeside
Athabasca (Benjamin Moore) and Lakeside (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Athabasca reads as blue, while Lakeside reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 51 for Athabasca vs 47 for Lakeside — means Athabasca will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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 Lakeside Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athabasca on one side and Lakeside 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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