Old Claret vs Poolside Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Old Claret reads as pink-red, while Poolside Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Poolside Blue (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Old Claret (LRV 14), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Old Claret runs red while Poolside Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 77.0, 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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Old Claret vs Poolside Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Claret on one side and Poolside 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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