Blue Hydrangea vs Florida Seashells

Blue Hydrangea and Florida Seashells come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Blue Hydrangea belongs to the blue family and Florida Seashells to the beige family. The 14-point LRV gap — 76 for Florida Seashells vs 62 for Blue Hydrangea — means Florida Seashells will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Hydrangea leans blue, Florida Seashells reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.6 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.