Summer Mist vs Pastel blue
Summer Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Pastel blue (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 16-point LRV gap — 45 for Summer Mist vs 29 for Pastel blue — means Summer Mist will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 16.7 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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Summer Mist vs Pastel blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Mist on one side and Pastel 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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