China Blue vs Nocturnal Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. China Blue reads as blue, while Nocturnal Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. China Blue (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Nocturnal Gray (LRV 14), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 43.8, 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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China Blue vs Nocturnal Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China Blue on one side and Nocturnal Gray 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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