Chesapeake Blue vs Flamingo Orange
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Chesapeake Blue belongs to the blue family and Flamingo Orange to the beige-pink family. Chesapeake Blue (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Flamingo Orange (LRV 36), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chesapeake Blue runs blue while Flamingo Orange is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.9, 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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Chesapeake Blue vs Flamingo Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chesapeake Blue on one side and Flamingo Orange 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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