Randolph Blue vs Winter Melon

Randolph Blue and Winter Melon come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Randolph Blue reads as blue, while Winter Melon reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 53-point LRV gap — 75 for Winter Melon vs 22 for Randolph Blue — means Winter Melon will open up a space more effectively. Where Randolph Blue leans blue, Winter Melon reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.6 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.