Ice Sculpture vs Waterdrop
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Ice Sculpture (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Waterdrop (LRV 22), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ice Sculpture runs cool while Waterdrop is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.6, 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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Ice Sculpture vs Waterdrop Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ice Sculpture on one side and Waterdrop 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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