Catalina Blue vs Plunge
Where Catalina Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Plunge is a Cloverdale Paint color. Catalina Blue reads as blue-green, while Plunge reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Plunge (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Catalina Blue (LRV 48), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 Plunge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Catalina Blue on one side and Plunge 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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