Conch Shell vs Santorini Blue paint color comparison

Conch Shell vs Santorini Blue

Conch ShellBenjamin MoorevsSantorini BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 26.9 — Very different colors

Conch Shell and Santorini Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Conch Shell reads as beige-pink, while Santorini Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 54 for Conch Shell vs 45 for Santorini Blue — means Conch Shell will open up a space more effectively. Where Conch Shell leans red, Santorini Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Conch Shell
Benjamin Moore · 052
LRV54.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number052
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Santorini Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1634
LRV44.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1634
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Conch Shell vs Santorini Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Conch Shell on one side and Santorini Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.