Denim Wash vs Pumpkin Blush
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Denim Wash belongs to the blue family and Pumpkin Blush to the beige family. Denim Wash (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Pumpkin Blush (LRV 27), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Denim Wash runs blue while Pumpkin Blush is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 74.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Denim Wash vs Pumpkin Blush Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Wash on one side and Pumpkin Blush 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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