Oriental Iris vs Lulworth Blue
Where Oriental Iris belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lulworth Blue is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Oriental Iris (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Lulworth Blue (LRV 45), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Oriental Iris runs blue while Lulworth Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.0 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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Oriental Iris vs Lulworth Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris on one side and Lulworth 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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