Blue Hydrangea vs S 0515-R80B
Where Blue Hydrangea belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 0515-R80B is a NCS color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. S 0515-R80B (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Hydrangea (LRV 62), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Hydrangea runs blue while S 0515-R80B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 S 0515-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Hydrangea on one side and S 0515-R80B 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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