Bold Blue vs Summer Lime
Bold Blue and Summer Lime come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Bold Blue belongs to the blue family and Summer Lime to the beige-yellow family. The 79-point LRV gap — 84 for Summer Lime vs 6 for Bold Blue — means Summer Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Bold Blue leans blue, Summer Lime reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 86.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Bold Blue vs Summer Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bold Blue on one side and Summer Lime 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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