Summer Nights vs Blue Lava
Where Summer Nights belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Blue Lava is a PPG color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Summer Nights (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Lava (LRV 8), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Nights vs Blue Lava Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Nights on one side and Blue Lava 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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