Azores vs Dark Basalt
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Azores belongs to the green-grey family and Dark Basalt to the grey family. Azores (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Basalt (LRV 5), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Azores runs green while Dark Basalt is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.1, 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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Azores vs Dark Basalt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Azores on one side and Dark Basalt 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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