Blue Viola vs Oriental Iris

Blue Viola and Oriental Iris come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 52 for Oriental Iris vs 46 for Blue Viola — means Oriental Iris will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.