Honolulu Blue vs Pancake Syrup
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Honolulu Blue belongs to the blue family and Pancake Syrup to the pink-red family. Honolulu Blue (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Pancake Syrup (LRV 8), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Honolulu Blue runs blue while Pancake Syrup is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.6, 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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Honolulu Blue vs Pancake Syrup Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honolulu Blue on one side and Pancake Syrup 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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