King's Red vs Nelson Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, King's Red belongs to the pink-red family and Nelson Blue to the blue-green family. Nelson Blue (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than King's Red (LRV 14), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. King's Red runs warm while Nelson Blue is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.2, 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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King's Red vs Nelson Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see King's Red on one side and Nelson 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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