Newburyport Blue vs Simply Irresistible paint color comparison

Newburyport Blue vs Simply Irresistible

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Newburyport Blue reads as blue, while Simply Irresistible reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 78 vs 10, Simply Irresistible will read as the brighter of the two — a 67-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Newburyport Blue's blue character against Simply Irresistible's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 61.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Newburyport Blue
Benjamin Moore · HC-155
Hex#465566
LRV10.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-155
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Simply Irresistible
Benjamin Moore · 205
Hex#F1E6CB
LRV77.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number205
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Newburyport Blue vs Simply Irresistible Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Newburyport Blue on one side and Simply Irresistible on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Newburyport Blue comparisons

See how Newburyport Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

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White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 10), opening up a space where Newburyport Blue encloses it.

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Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 10), opening up a space where Newburyport Blue encloses it.

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At LRV 43 vs 10, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

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Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 10), opening up a space where Newburyport Blue encloses it.

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