Hay Stack vs Summer Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Hay Stack belongs to the beige-yellow family and Summer Blue to the blue family. Hay Stack (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Summer Blue (LRV 45), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hay Stack runs yellow while Summer Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 61.3, 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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Hay Stack vs Summer Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hay Stack on one side and Summer 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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