Buxton Blue vs River Valley
Buxton Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while River Valley comes from Dulux. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. With LRVs of 45 and 44, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Buxton Blue's blue character against River Valley's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.3, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Buxton Blue vs River Valley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buxton Blue on one side and River Valley 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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