Colonial Blue vs Gustavian Blue
Where Colonial Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Gustavian Blue is a Jotun color. Colonial Blue reads as blue, while Gustavian Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gustavian Blue (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Colonial Blue (LRV 35), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Colonial Blue runs blue while Gustavian Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Gustavian Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colonial Blue on one side and Gustavian 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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