Misty Blue vs S 0515-R80B
Misty Blue (Benjamin Moore) and S 0515-R80B (NCS) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 71 for S 0515-R80B vs 66 for Misty Blue — means S 0515-R80B will open up a space more effectively. Where Misty Blue leans blue, S 0515-R80B reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Misty Blue vs S 0515-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Blue on one side and S 0515-R80B 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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