Nelson Blue vs Touch of Spring
Where Nelson Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Touch of Spring is a Valspar color. Nelson Blue reads as blue-green, while Touch of Spring reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Touch of Spring (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Nelson Blue (LRV 65), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Nelson Blue vs Touch of Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nelson Blue on one side and Touch of Spring 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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