San Francisco Bay vs Gustavian Blue
San Francisco Bay is a Benjamin Moore color while Gustavian Blue comes from Jotun. San Francisco Bay reads as blue, while Gustavian Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 38 and 38, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — San Francisco Bay's blue character against Gustavian Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 15.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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San Francisco Bay vs Gustavian Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see San Francisco Bay on one side and Gustavian 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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