Blue Diamond vs Deep Mauve

Blue Diamond and Deep Mauve come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Blue Diamond belongs to the blue family and Deep Mauve to the pink family. The 49-point LRV gap — 69 for Blue Diamond vs 20 for Deep Mauve — means Blue Diamond will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Diamond leans blue, Deep Mauve reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.1 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.