Maritime Blue vs White Down

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Maritime Blue belongs to the blue family and White Down to the beige-white family. At LRV 77 vs 65, White Down will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Maritime Blue's green and blue character against White Down's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.2, 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.