Varsity Blues vs Job's Tears
Where Varsity Blues belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Job's Tears is a Cloverdale Paint color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Varsity Blues (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Job's Tears (LRV 10), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.9 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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Varsity Blues vs Job's Tears Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Varsity Blues on one side and Job's Tears 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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