Mariner's Tale vs Cook's Blue
Where Mariner's Tale belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Cook's Blue is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Mariner's Tale (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Cook's Blue (LRV 25), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Mariner's Tale vs Cook's Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mariner's Tale on one side and Cook's 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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