California Blue vs Ol' Blue Eyes
California Blue and Ol' Blue Eyes come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 14 for Ol' Blue Eyes vs 10 for California Blue — means Ol' Blue Eyes will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.1 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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California Blue vs Ol' Blue Eyes Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Blue on one side and Ol' Blue Eyes 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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