Clearest Ocean Blue vs Sea to Shining Sea
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Sea to Shining Sea (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Clearest Ocean Blue (LRV 30), a difference of 14 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 14.5, 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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Clearest Ocean Blue vs Sea to Shining Sea Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clearest Ocean Blue on one side and Sea to Shining Sea 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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