Misty Blue vs Breathtaking
Misty Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Breathtaking (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 66 for Misty Blue vs 63 for Breathtaking — means Misty Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Misty Blue leans blue, Breathtaking reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.1 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 Breathtaking Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Blue on one side and Breathtaking 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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