Chicago Blues vs Waterloo
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 28 vs 18, Waterloo will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.4, 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.
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Chicago Blues vs Waterloo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chicago Blues on one side and Waterloo 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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