Calico Blue vs Dark Purple
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Calico Blue reads as blue-green, while Dark Purple reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calico Blue (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Purple (LRV 6), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Calico Blue runs green while Dark Purple is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.6, 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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Calico Blue vs Dark Purple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calico Blue on one side and Dark Purple 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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