Subway Tile® vs Ocean Air
Subway Tile® (Benjamin Moore) and Ocean Air (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 43 for Subway Tile® vs 39 for Ocean Air — means Subway Tile® will open up a space more effectively. Where Subway Tile® leans neutral, Ocean Air reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Subway Tile® vs Ocean Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Subway Tile® on one side and Ocean Air 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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