Blue Flower vs Crisp Straw
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Flower belongs to the blue family and Crisp Straw to the beige family. Crisp Straw (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Flower (LRV 65), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Flower runs blue while Crisp Straw is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 36.4, 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 Flower vs Crisp Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Flower on one side and Crisp Straw 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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