Lafayette Blue vs Jacaranda
Lafayette Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Jacaranda (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 7-point LRV gap — 37 for Lafayette Blue vs 30 for Jacaranda — means Lafayette Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Lafayette Blue leans blue, Jacaranda reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Lafayette Blue vs Jacaranda Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lafayette Blue on one side and Jacaranda 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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