Barberry vs Salzburg Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Barberry belongs to the pink family and Salzburg Blue to the blue family. Barberry (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Salzburg Blue (LRV 21), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Barberry runs red while Salzburg Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.8, 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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Barberry vs Salzburg Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barberry on one side and Salzburg Blue 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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