Meridian Blue vs Rich Coral

Meridian BlueBenjamin MoorevsRich CoralBenjamin MooreΔE 80.3Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Meridian Blue reads as blue, while Rich Coral reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 26 and 24, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Meridian Blue's blue character against Rich Coral's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 80.3, 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.

Color Details

Meridian Blue
Benjamin Moore · 761
Hex#0493A7
LRV25.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number761
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Rich Coral
Benjamin Moore · 028
Hex#CE6C52
LRV24.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number028
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Meridian Blue vs Rich Coral Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Meridian Blue on one side and Rich Coral on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Meridian Blue comparisons

See how Meridian Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Meridian Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Meridian Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Meridian Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Meridian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Meridian Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Meridian Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Meridian Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Meridian Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Meridian Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Meridian Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Meridian Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Meridian Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Meridian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Meridian Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Meridian Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Meridian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Meridian Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Meridian Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Meridian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Meridian Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Meridian Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Meridian Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Meridian Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Meridian Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Meridian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Meridian Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Meridian Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Meridian Blue reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Meridian Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Meridian Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Meridian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Meridian Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Meridian Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Meridian Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Meridian Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Meridian Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Meridian Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Meridian Blue reads slightly lighter