Kensington Blue vs Return to Paradise
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Kensington Blue reads as blue, while Return to Paradise reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Return to Paradise (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Kensington Blue (LRV 12), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Kensington Blue runs cool while Return to Paradise is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.1, 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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Kensington Blue vs Return to Paradise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kensington Blue on one side and Return to Paradise 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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