Basic Blue vs Lemon Ice
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Basic Blue belongs to the blue family and Lemon Ice to the beige-yellow family. Lemon Ice (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Basic Blue (LRV 8), a difference of 80 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Basic Blue runs blue while Lemon Ice is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 81.3, 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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Basic Blue vs Lemon Ice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basic Blue on one side and Lemon Ice 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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