Oriental Iris vs Forget me not
Oriental Iris (Benjamin Moore) and Forget me not (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 55 for Forget me not vs 52 for Oriental Iris — means Forget me not will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Forget me not Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriental Iris on one side and Forget me not 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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