Cougar Brown vs Fairview Blue
Cougar Brown and Fairview Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cougar Brown belongs to the beige-pink family and Fairview Blue to the blue family. The 38-point LRV gap — 62 for Fairview Blue vs 25 for Cougar Brown — means Fairview Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Cougar Brown leans red, Fairview Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.5 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.
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Cougar Brown vs Fairview Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cougar Brown on one side and Fairview 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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