Richmond Gold vs Van Courtland Blue
Richmond Gold and Van Courtland Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Richmond Gold reads as beige, while Van Courtland Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 31 vs 31 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Richmond Gold leans red, Van Courtland Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.6 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.
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Richmond Gold vs Van Courtland Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Richmond Gold on one side and Van Courtland 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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At LRV 31 vs 6, Richmond Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
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