Blue Nova vs Pompeii
Blue Nova and Pompeii come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Blue Nova reads as blue, while Pompeii reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 63-point LRV gap — 80 for Pompeii vs 17 for Blue Nova — means Pompeii will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Nova leans blue, Pompeii reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.8 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.
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Blue Nova vs Pompeii Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Nova on one side and Pompeii 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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