Britannia Blue vs New Dawn
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Britannia Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and New Dawn to the beige family. New Dawn (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Britannia Blue (LRV 18), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Britannia Blue runs blue while New Dawn is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 73.7, 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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Britannia Blue vs New Dawn Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Britannia Blue on one side and New Dawn 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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