Del Mar Blue vs Melon Ice
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Del Mar Blue belongs to the blue-green family and Melon Ice to the beige family. At LRV 74 vs 38, Melon Ice will read as the brighter of the two — a 37-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Del Mar Blue's cool character against Melon Ice's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 29.3, 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.
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Del Mar Blue vs Melon Ice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Del Mar Blue on one side and Melon Ice 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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