Counting Stars vs Surf Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Counting Stars reads as beige-yellow, while Surf Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Counting Stars (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Surf Blue (LRV 18), a difference of 65 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Counting Stars runs yellow while Surf Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 60.0, 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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Counting Stars vs Surf Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Counting Stars on one side and Surf 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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