Peacock Blue vs Soft Shell
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Peacock Blue belongs to the blue family and Soft Shell to the beige-pink family. Soft Shell (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Peacock Blue (LRV 37), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Peacock Blue runs blue while Soft Shell is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.4, 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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Peacock Blue vs Soft Shell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Peacock Blue on one side and Soft Shell 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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