Basic Blue vs Summer Lime

Basic Blue and Summer Lime come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Basic Blue reads as blue, while Summer Lime reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 76-point LRV gap — 84 for Summer Lime vs 8 for Basic Blue — means Summer Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Basic Blue leans blue, Summer Lime reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 87.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.