Himalayan Trek vs Stratford Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Himalayan Trek belongs to the greige-grey family and Stratford Blue to the blue family. Himalayan Trek (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Stratford Blue (LRV 25), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Himalayan Trek runs red while Stratford Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.9, 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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Himalayan Trek vs Stratford Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Himalayan Trek on one side and Stratford 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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