Blue Dragon vs Pressed Violet
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Blue Dragon reads as blue, while Pressed Violet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pressed Violet (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Dragon (LRV 28), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.1, 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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Blue Dragon vs Pressed Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Dragon on one side and Pressed Violet 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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