Knitted Cape vs Lavender Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Knitted Cape belongs to the beige-yellow family and Lavender Blue to the blue family. Knitted Cape (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Lavender Blue (LRV 49), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Knitted Cape runs yellow while Lavender Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.5, 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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Knitted Cape vs Lavender Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Knitted Cape on one side and Lavender 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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