Baby Boy Blue vs Distant Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Baby Boy Blue belongs to the blue family and Distant Gray to the green-grey family. Distant Gray (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Baby Boy Blue (LRV 54), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Baby Boy Blue runs blue while Distant Gray is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.6, 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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Baby Boy Blue vs Distant Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Baby Boy Blue on one side and Distant Gray 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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