Hint of Violet vs Old Pickup Blue
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hint of Violet reads as grey-purple, while Old Pickup Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 66 and 65, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Hint of Violet's red character against Old Pickup Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Hint of Violet vs Old Pickup Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hint of Violet on one side and Old Pickup 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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