Maritime Blue vs Blue Ground
Maritime Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Blue Ground (Farrow & Ball) 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 16-point LRV gap — 65 for Maritime Blue vs 49 for Blue Ground — means Maritime Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Maritime Blue leans green and blue, Blue Ground reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Maritime Blue vs Blue Ground Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maritime Blue 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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