Gulf Stream vs Arsenic
Gulf Stream (Benjamin Moore) and Arsenic (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Gulf Stream belongs to the blue family and Arsenic to the green family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 39 vs 37 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Gulf Stream leans blue, Arsenic reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 13.0 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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Gulf Stream vs Arsenic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gulf Stream on one side and Arsenic 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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