Yosemite Blue vs Major Blue
Yosemite Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Major Blue comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 33 vs 29, Yosemite Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Yosemite Blue's blue character against Major Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Yosemite Blue vs Major Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yosemite Blue on one side and Major 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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