Basic Blue vs S 5040-R60B
Where Basic Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 5040-R60B is a NCS color. Basic Blue reads as blue, while S 5040-R60B reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Basic Blue (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than S 5040-R60B (LRV 4), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Basic Blue runs blue while S 5040-R60B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.1, 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 S 5040-R60B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basic Blue on one side and S 5040-R60B 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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