Midnight Blue vs Spring Rain

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Midnight Blue reads as blue-grey, while Spring Rain reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Spring Rain (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Midnight Blue (LRV 8), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 50.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.