New Born's Eyes vs Gustavian Blue
Where New Born's Eyes belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Gustavian Blue is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, New Born's Eyes belongs to the blue family and Gustavian Blue to the blue-grey family. New Born's Eyes (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Gustavian Blue (LRV 38), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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New Born's Eyes vs Gustavian Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Born's Eyes on one side and Gustavian 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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