Chiswell Blue vs Maple Valley

Chiswell Blue and Maple Valley come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Chiswell Blue reads as blue-grey, while Maple Valley reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 30 for Chiswell Blue vs 19 for Maple Valley — means Chiswell Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Chiswell Blue leans blue, Maple Valley reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.0 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.