Summer Blue vs Sunbeam
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Summer Blue reads as blue, while Sunbeam reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sunbeam (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Summer Blue (LRV 45), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Summer Blue runs blue while Sunbeam is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 91.2, 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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Summer Blue vs Sunbeam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Blue on one side and Sunbeam 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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