Old World vs Teal Blast
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Old World reads as pink-red, while Teal Blast reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 44 and 46, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Old World's red character against Teal Blast's green and blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 83.2, 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.
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Old World vs Teal Blast Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old World on one side and Teal Blast 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.
More Old World comparisons
See how Old World stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 44 vs 30, Old World is decisively the brighter choice.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 44 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 44, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 44), opening up a space where Old World encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 44), opening up a space where Old World encloses it.
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Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 44), opening up a space where Old World encloses it.
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With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 44 vs 31, Old World is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 7, Old World is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 24, Old World is decisively the brighter choice.
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