Blazing Orange vs Poolside paint color comparison

Blazing Orange vs Poolside

Blazing OrangeBenjamin MoorevsPoolsideBenjamin MooreΔE 95.9 — Very different colors

Blazing Orange and Poolside come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Blazing Orange belongs to the pink-red family and Poolside to the blue family. The 7-point LRV gap — 28 for Poolside vs 22 for Blazing Orange — means Poolside will open up a space more effectively. Where Blazing Orange leans red, Poolside reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 95.9 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.

Color Details

Blazing Orange
Benjamin Moore · 2011-20
LRV21.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2011-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Poolside
Benjamin Moore · 775
LRV28.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number775
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Blazing Orange vs Poolside Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blazing Orange on one side and Poolside on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.