Chicago Blues vs Soft Marigold

Chicago Blues and Soft Marigold come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Chicago Blues belongs to the blue family and Soft Marigold to the beige family. The 36-point LRV gap — 53 for Soft Marigold vs 18 for Chicago Blues — means Soft Marigold will open up a space more effectively. Where Chicago Blues leans blue, Soft Marigold reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 77.9 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.