Catalina Blue vs Tea with Florence
Catalina Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Tea with Florence (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Catalina Blue reads as blue-green, while Tea with Florence reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 30-point LRV gap — 48 for Catalina Blue vs 18 for Tea with Florence — means Catalina Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Catalina Blue leans cool, Tea with Florence reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.7 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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Catalina Blue vs Tea with Florence Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Catalina Blue on one side and Tea with Florence 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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