Chicago Blues vs Salmon Run

Chicago Blues and Salmon Run come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Chicago Blues reads as blue, while Salmon Run reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 40 for Salmon Run vs 18 for Chicago Blues — means Salmon Run will open up a space more effectively. Where Chicago Blues leans blue, Salmon Run reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 71.9 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.