Calcite vs Oriental Iris
Calcite and Oriental Iris come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Calcite belongs to the beige family and Oriental Iris to the blue family. The 30-point LRV gap — 82 for Calcite vs 52 for Oriental Iris — means Calcite will open up a space more effectively. Where Calcite leans red, Oriental Iris reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.4 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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Calcite vs Oriental Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calcite on one side and Oriental Iris 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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