Cotswold vs Providence Blue

Cotswold and Providence Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cotswold belongs to the beige-greige family and Providence Blue to the blue-grey family. The 20-point LRV gap — 39 for Cotswold vs 19 for Providence Blue — means Cotswold will open up a space more effectively. Where Cotswold leans red, Providence Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.7 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.