Blue Spa vs Incense Stick
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Spa belongs to the blue family and Incense Stick to the grey family. Blue Spa (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Incense Stick (LRV 8), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Spa runs blue while Incense Stick is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.5, 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 Spa vs Incense Stick Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Spa on one side and Incense Stick 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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