Blue Ice vs Mushroom Cap

Blue Ice and Mushroom Cap come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Blue Ice reads as blue, while Mushroom Cap reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 14-point LRV gap — 73 for Mushroom Cap vs 59 for Blue Ice — means Mushroom Cap will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Ice leans blue, Mushroom Cap reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.3 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.