Blue Veil vs Gray Cardigan
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Veil belongs to the blue-grey family and Gray Cardigan to the grey family. Blue Veil (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Cardigan (LRV 35), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Veil runs blue while Gray Cardigan is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.7, 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 Veil vs Gray Cardigan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Veil on one side and Gray Cardigan 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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