French Press vs Varsity Blues
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. French Press reads as beige-greige, while Varsity Blues reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Varsity Blues (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than French Press (LRV 10), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. French Press runs red while Varsity Blues is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.0, 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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French Press vs Varsity Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Press on one side and Varsity 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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