Stratford Blue vs Sweet Pear
Stratford Blue and Sweet Pear come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Stratford Blue reads as blue, while Sweet Pear reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 40-point LRV gap — 66 for Sweet Pear vs 25 for Stratford Blue — means Sweet Pear will open up a space more effectively. Where Stratford Blue leans blue, Sweet Pear reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 58.4 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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Stratford Blue vs Sweet Pear Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stratford Blue on one side and Sweet Pear 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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