Blue Hydrangea vs Fresno
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Hydrangea belongs to the blue family and Fresno to the pink-red family. Blue Hydrangea (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Fresno (LRV 32), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Hydrangea runs blue while Fresno is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 70.5, 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 Hydrangea vs Fresno Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Hydrangea on one side and Fresno 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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