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.