Catalina Blue vs Gunmetal
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Catalina Blue belongs to the blue-green family and Gunmetal to the grey family. Catalina Blue (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Gunmetal (LRV 17), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Catalina Blue runs cool while Gunmetal is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.9, 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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Catalina Blue vs Gunmetal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Catalina Blue on one side and Gunmetal 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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