Santa Monica Blue vs S 5010-R90B
Where Santa Monica Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 5010-R90B is a NCS color. Santa Monica Blue reads as blue, while S 5010-R90B reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 5010-R90B (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Santa Monica Blue (LRV 16), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Santa Monica Blue runs blue while S 5010-R90B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.8, 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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Santa Monica Blue vs S 5010-R90B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Santa Monica Blue on one side and S 5010-R90B 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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