California Blue vs Gold Rush
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, California Blue belongs to the blue family and Gold Rush to the beige family. Gold Rush (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than California Blue (LRV 10), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. California Blue runs blue while Gold Rush is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 84.4, 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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California Blue vs Gold Rush Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Blue on one side and Gold Rush 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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