River Blue vs Studio Clay

River Blue and Studio Clay come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, River Blue belongs to the blue family and Studio Clay to the greige-grey family. The 22-point LRV gap — 29 for Studio Clay vs 7 for River Blue — means Studio Clay will open up a space more effectively. Where River Blue leans blue, Studio Clay reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.6 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.