Light Blue vs Sonoma Clay
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Light Blue belongs to the blue family and Sonoma Clay to the pink family. Light Blue (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Sonoma Clay (LRV 49), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Light Blue runs blue while Sonoma Clay is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.4, 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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Light Blue vs Sonoma Clay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Light Blue on one side and Sonoma Clay 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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