Pacific Ocean Blue vs Pink Swirl
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Pacific Ocean Blue belongs to the blue family and Pink Swirl to the pink-red family. Pink Swirl (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Pacific Ocean Blue (LRV 11), a difference of 72 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pacific Ocean Blue runs blue while Pink Swirl is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Pacific Ocean Blue vs Pink Swirl Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pacific Ocean Blue on one side and Pink Swirl 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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