Midnight Blue vs Morrel
Midnight Blue and Morrel come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Midnight Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Morrel to the beige-greige family. The 24-point LRV gap — 32 for Morrel vs 8 for Midnight Blue — means Morrel will open up a space more effectively. Where Midnight Blue leans blue, Morrel reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.1 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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Midnight Blue vs Morrel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Midnight Blue on one side and Morrel 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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