Kensington Blue vs Texas Sage
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Kensington Blue belongs to the blue family and Texas Sage to the greige-grey family. Texas Sage (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Kensington Blue (LRV 12), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Kensington Blue runs cool while Texas Sage is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.3, 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 Texas Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kensington Blue on one side and Texas Sage 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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