Stratford Blue vs Evening Light
Where Stratford Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Evening Light is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Stratford Blue belongs to the blue family and Evening Light to the blue-grey family. Stratford Blue (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Evening Light (LRV 22), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.0, 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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Stratford Blue vs Evening Light Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stratford Blue on one side and Evening Light 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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