Gentle Butterfly vs Ocean City Blue
Gentle Butterfly and Ocean City Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Gentle Butterfly belongs to the beige-pink family and Ocean City Blue to the blue family. The 39-point LRV gap — 82 for Gentle Butterfly vs 42 for Ocean City Blue — means Gentle Butterfly will open up a space more effectively. Where Gentle Butterfly leans red, Ocean City Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Gentle Butterfly vs Ocean City Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gentle Butterfly on one side and Ocean City Blue 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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