Kona vs Van Courtland Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Kona belongs to the beige-greige family and Van Courtland Blue to the blue-grey family. Van Courtland Blue (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Kona (LRV 12), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Kona runs red while Van Courtland Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.4, 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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Kona vs Van Courtland Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kona on one side and Van Courtland 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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