Chesapeake Blue vs Kingston Aqua
Chesapeake Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Kingston Aqua (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 49 for Chesapeake Blue vs 46 for Kingston Aqua — means Chesapeake Blue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Chesapeake Blue vs Kingston Aqua Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chesapeake Blue on one side and Kingston Aqua 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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