Paddington Blue vs Cobalt Embrace
Where Paddington Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Cobalt Embrace is a Dulux color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Paddington Blue (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Cobalt Embrace (LRV 9), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Paddington Blue runs blue while Cobalt Embrace is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.2, 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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Paddington Blue vs Cobalt Embrace Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paddington Blue on one side and Cobalt Embrace 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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