Chicago Blues vs Straw

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Chicago Blues reads as blue, while Straw reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 18, Straw will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Chicago Blues's blue character against Straw's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 69.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.