Poolside Blue vs Radicchio

Poolside Blue and Radicchio come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Poolside Blue reads as blue, while Radicchio reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 33-point LRV gap — 40 for Poolside Blue vs 7 for Radicchio — means Poolside Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Poolside Blue leans blue, Radicchio reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 74.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.