Varsity Blues vs Wenge
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Varsity Blues reads as blue, while Wenge reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Varsity Blues (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Wenge (LRV 5), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Varsity Blues runs blue while Wenge is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 36.1, 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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Varsity Blues vs Wenge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Varsity Blues on one side and Wenge 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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