Blue Nova vs Starfish
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Blue Nova reads as blue, while Starfish reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Starfish (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Nova (LRV 17), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Nova runs blue while Starfish is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 62.3, 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 Nova vs Starfish Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Nova on one side and Starfish 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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