Citrus Blast vs Clearest Ocean Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Citrus Blast reads as beige, while Clearest Ocean Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Citrus Blast (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Clearest Ocean Blue (LRV 30), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Citrus Blast runs red while Clearest Ocean Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 114.7, 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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Citrus Blast vs Clearest Ocean Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus Blast on one side and Clearest Ocean 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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