Blue Lapis vs Falling Star
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Blue Lapis reads as blue, while Falling Star reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Falling Star (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Lapis (LRV 27), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Lapis runs blue while Falling Star is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 70.8, 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 Lapis vs Falling Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Lapis on one side and Falling Star 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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