Madison Avenue vs Dover Surf
Madison Avenue (Benjamin Moore) and Dover Surf (Valspar) 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 6-point LRV gap — 53 for Dover Surf vs 47 for Madison Avenue — means Dover Surf will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 20.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Dover Surf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Madison Avenue on one side and Dover Surf 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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