Colonial Blue vs Redstone
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Colonial Blue reads as blue, while Redstone reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Colonial Blue (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Redstone (LRV 16), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Colonial Blue runs blue while Redstone is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 88.7, 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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Colonial Blue vs Redstone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colonial Blue on one side and Redstone 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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