New England Brown vs Van Courtland Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. New England Brown reads as pink, while Van Courtland Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Van Courtland Blue (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than New England Brown (LRV 21), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. New England Brown runs red while Van Courtland Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.0, 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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New England Brown vs Van Courtland Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New England Brown on one side and Van Courtland 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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