Intense White vs Marlboro Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Intense White reads as greige-grey, while Marlboro Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Intense White (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Marlboro Blue (LRV 46), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Intense White runs yellow while Marlboro Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.9, 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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Intense White vs Marlboro Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Intense White on one side and Marlboro 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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