Covington Blue vs Parakeet Pete
Where Covington Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Parakeet Pete is a PPG color. These are both blue-greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-green to land. Covington Blue (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Parakeet Pete (LRV 40), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Covington Blue vs Parakeet Pete Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Covington Blue on one side and Parakeet Pete 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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