Blue Ice vs Driftwood Blues
Blue Ice (Benjamin Moore) and Driftwood Blues (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Blue Ice reads as blue, while Driftwood Blues reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 13-point LRV gap — 59 for Blue Ice vs 46 for Driftwood Blues — means Blue Ice will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Ice vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Ice on one side and Driftwood Blues 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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