Bashful Blue vs Raphael

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Bashful Blue belongs to the blue family and Raphael to the pink family. At LRV 74 vs 7, Bashful Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 67-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Bashful Blue's blue character against Raphael's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 68.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.