Phoenix Sand vs San Clemente Teal
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Phoenix Sand reads as beige-pink, while San Clemente Teal reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. San Clemente Teal (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Phoenix Sand (LRV 61), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Phoenix Sand runs red while San Clemente Teal is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.9, 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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Phoenix Sand vs San Clemente Teal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Phoenix Sand on one side and San Clemente Teal 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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