Hydrangea vs Icicle
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hydrangea reads as purple, while Icicle reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Icicle (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Hydrangea (LRV 37), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hydrangea runs purple while Icicle is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.7, 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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Hydrangea vs Icicle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hydrangea on one side and Icicle 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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