Pool Party vs Lulworth Blue
Where Pool Party belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lulworth Blue is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Pool Party (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Lulworth Blue (LRV 45), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pool Party runs blue while Lulworth Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.3, 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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Pool Party vs Lulworth Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pool Party on one side and Lulworth Blue 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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