Oriental Iris vs Showtime
Oriental Iris and Showtime come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Oriental Iris reads as blue, while Showtime reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 52 vs 54 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Oriental Iris leans blue, Showtime reads yellow and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 64.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Oriental Iris vs Showtime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris on one side and Showtime 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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