Blue Nova vs Stunning
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Blue Nova (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Stunning (LRV 8), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 16.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Blue Nova vs Stunning in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Blue Nova and Stunning in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Blue Nova reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Stunning.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Blue Nova reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Stunning.
Color Details
Blue Nova vs Stunning Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Nova on one side and Stunning 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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