Blue Diamond vs Sweet 16
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Diamond belongs to the blue family and Sweet 16 to the pink-red family. Blue Diamond (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Sweet 16 (LRV 64), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Diamond runs blue while Sweet 16 is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.4, 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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Blue Diamond vs Sweet 16 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Diamond on one side and Sweet 16 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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