Summer Blue vs Cook's Blue
Where Summer Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Cook's Blue is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Summer Blue (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Cook's Blue (LRV 25), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Summer Blue runs blue while Cook's Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.5, 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 Cook's Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Blue on one side and Cook's Blue 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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