California Hills vs Newburyport Blue
California Hills and Newburyport Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, California Hills belongs to the beige-yellow family and Newburyport Blue to the blue family. The 40-point LRV gap — 50 for California Hills vs 10 for Newburyport Blue — means California Hills will open up a space more effectively. Where California Hills leans yellow, Newburyport Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 68.9 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 Hills vs Newburyport Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Hills on one side and Newburyport Blue 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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