Colonial Blue vs Driftwood Blues
Where Colonial Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Driftwood Blues is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Colonial Blue belongs to the blue family and Driftwood Blues to the blue-grey family. Driftwood Blues (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Colonial Blue (LRV 35), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.7, 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 Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colonial Blue on one side and Driftwood Blues 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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