Melted Ice Cream vs Van Courtland Blue
Melted Ice Cream and Van Courtland Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Melted Ice Cream belongs to the beige family and Van Courtland Blue to the blue-grey family. The 45-point LRV gap — 76 for Melted Ice Cream vs 31 for Van Courtland Blue — means Melted Ice Cream will open up a space more effectively. Where Melted Ice Cream leans red, Van Courtland Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.7 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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Melted Ice Cream vs Van Courtland Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Melted Ice Cream on one side and Van Courtland 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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