Mt. Rainier Gray vs Slate Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Mt. Rainier Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Slate Blue to the blue family. Mt. Rainier Gray (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Slate Blue (LRV 43), a difference of 16 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 11.6, 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.
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Mt. Rainier Gray vs Slate Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mt. Rainier Gray on one side and Slate Blue 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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