Kensington Blue vs White Dove
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Kensington Blue belongs to the blue family and White Dove to the beige-greige family. White Dove (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Kensington Blue (LRV 12), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Kensington Blue runs cool while White Dove is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.4, 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 White Dove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kensington Blue on one side and White Dove 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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