South Beach vs Imagine
South Beach is a Benjamin Moore color while Imagine comes from Jotun. South Beach reads as blue, while Imagine reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 60 vs 49, South Beach will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — South Beach's green and blue character against Imagine's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.6, 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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South Beach vs Imagine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see South Beach on one side and Imagine 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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