Blue Heather vs Hint of Violet
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Heather belongs to the blue family and Hint of Violet to the grey-purple family. Hint of Violet (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Heather (LRV 51), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Heather runs blue while Hint of Violet is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.8, 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 Heather vs Hint of Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Heather on one side and Hint of 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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