Faded Denim vs Mississippi Mud
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Faded Denim reads as blue, while Mississippi Mud reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Faded Denim (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Mississippi Mud (LRV 7), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Faded Denim runs blue while Mississippi Mud is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.4, 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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Faded Denim vs Mississippi Mud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Faded Denim on one side and Mississippi Mud 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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