California Hills vs Stratford Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, California Hills belongs to the beige-yellow family and Stratford Blue to the blue family. California Hills (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Stratford Blue (LRV 25), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. California Hills runs yellow while Stratford Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 63.5, 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 Hills vs Stratford Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Hills on one side and Stratford 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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