Madison Avenue vs Blue Ground
Madison Avenue is a Benjamin Moore color while Blue Ground comes from Farrow & Ball. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. With LRVs of 47 and 49, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Madison Avenue's blue character against Blue Ground's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 14.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Madison Avenue vs Blue Ground Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Madison Avenue on one side and Blue Ground 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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