Honolulu Blue vs Royal Regatta 6
Where Honolulu Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Royal Regatta 6 is a Dulux color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Honolulu Blue (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Royal Regatta 6 (LRV 50), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Honolulu Blue runs blue while Royal Regatta 6 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Royal Regatta 6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honolulu Blue on one side and Royal Regatta 6 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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