Mexicali Turquoise vs Raindrops on Roses

Mexicali Turquoise and Raindrops on Roses come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Mexicali Turquoise belongs to the blue family and Raindrops on Roses to the grey family. The 19-point LRV gap — 72 for Raindrops on Roses vs 54 for Mexicali Turquoise — means Raindrops on Roses will open up a space more effectively. Where Mexicali Turquoise leans blue, Raindrops on Roses reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.9 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.

Color Details

Mexicali Turquoise
Benjamin Moore · 662
Hex#78CECC
LRV53.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number662
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Raindrops on Roses
Benjamin Moore · 1443
Hex#E4DDDE
LRV72.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1443
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Mexicali Turquoise vs Raindrops on Roses Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mexicali Turquoise on one side and Raindrops on Roses 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 Mexicali Turquoise comparisons

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

White Dove
Mexicali Turquoise
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mexicali Turquoise
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Mexicali Turquoise
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Mexicali Turquoise
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Mexicali Turquoise
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Mexicali Turquoise reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Mexicali Turquoise
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Mexicali Turquoise
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Mexicali Turquoise
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Mexicali Turquoise
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Mexicali Turquoise
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Mexicali Turquoise
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Mexicali Turquoise
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Mexicali Turquoise reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Mexicali Turquoise
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Mexicali Turquoise
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Black grey
Mexicali Turquoise
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Piazza
Mexicali Turquoise
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Mexicali Turquoise
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Mexicali Turquoise
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Mexicali Turquoise reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Mexicali Turquoise
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Mexicali Turquoise reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Mexicali Turquoise
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Mexicali Turquoise
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Mexicali Turquoise
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Mexicali Turquoise
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Mexicali Turquoise
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Mexicali Turquoise
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Mexicali Turquoise reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Mexicali Turquoise
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Mexicali Turquoise reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Mexicali Turquoise
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Mexicali Turquoise
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mexicali Turquoise
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mexicali Turquoise
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Mexicali Turquoise is the lighter choice