Pre-Dawn Sky vs Stratton Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Pre-Dawn Sky reads as pink, while Stratton Blue reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Stratton Blue (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Pre-Dawn Sky (LRV 15), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pre-Dawn Sky runs red while Stratton Blue is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.1, 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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Pre-Dawn Sky vs Stratton Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pre-Dawn Sky on one side and Stratton 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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