Deep Royal vs Vellum

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Deep Royal belongs to the blue family and Vellum to the beige family. At LRV 63 vs 5, Vellum will read as the brighter of the two — a 58-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Deep Royal's blue character against Vellum's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 73.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.