Dark Royal Blue vs Pure Joy
Dark Royal Blue and Pure Joy come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Dark Royal Blue reads as blue, while Pure Joy reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 63-point LRV gap — 72 for Pure Joy vs 9 for Dark Royal Blue — means Pure Joy will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Royal Blue leans blue, Pure Joy reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 115.6 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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Dark Royal Blue vs Pure Joy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Royal Blue on one side and Pure Joy 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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