Chicago Blues vs Statement Blue
Where Chicago Blues belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Statement Blue is a Jotun color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Chicago Blues (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Statement Blue (LRV 8), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chicago Blues runs blue while Statement Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Statement Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chicago Blues on one side and Statement Blue 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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