Excalibur Gray vs Driftwood Blues
Excalibur Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Driftwood Blues (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 46 for Driftwood Blues vs 41 for Excalibur Gray — means Driftwood Blues will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Excalibur Gray vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Excalibur Gray on one side and Driftwood Blues 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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