Chicago Blues vs Orange Nectar
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Chicago Blues reads as blue, while Orange Nectar reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Orange Nectar (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Chicago Blues (LRV 18), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chicago Blues runs blue while Orange Nectar is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 97.6, 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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Chicago Blues vs Orange Nectar Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chicago Blues on one side and Orange Nectar 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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