Del Mar Blue vs Spruce Shade
Del Mar Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Spruce Shade (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Del Mar Blue belongs to the blue-green family and Spruce Shade to the green-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 38 for Del Mar Blue vs 34 for Spruce Shade — means Del Mar Blue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Del Mar Blue vs Spruce Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Del Mar Blue on one side and Spruce Shade 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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