Nile Blue vs Distant blue
Where Nile Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Distant blue is a RAL Classic color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (18 vs 16), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 5.3 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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Nile Blue vs Distant blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nile Blue on one side and Distant 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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