Chicago Blues vs Paris Rain

Chicago Blues and Paris Rain come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Chicago Blues belongs to the blue family and Paris Rain to the greige-grey family. The 35-point LRV gap — 53 for Paris Rain vs 18 for Chicago Blues — means Paris Rain will open up a space more effectively. Where Chicago Blues leans blue, Paris Rain reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.9 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.