Cool Blue vs Hint of Violet
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Cool Blue reads as blue, while Hint of Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hint of Violet (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Cool Blue (LRV 30), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cool Blue runs blue while Hint of Violet is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 40.9, 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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Cool Blue vs Hint of Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cool Blue on one side and Hint of Violet 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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