Calico Blue vs Under the Sea
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Calico Blue reads as blue-green, while Under the Sea reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (9 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Calico Blue runs green while Under the Sea is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Under the Sea Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calico Blue on one side and Under the Sea 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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