Nautilus Shell vs Under the Big Top

Nautilus Shell and Under the Big Top come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Nautilus Shell belongs to the beige family and Under the Big Top to the blue family. The 11-point LRV gap — 74 for Nautilus Shell vs 63 for Under the Big Top — means Nautilus Shell will open up a space more effectively. Where Nautilus Shell leans red, Under the Big Top reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.3 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.