Modern Blue vs Telegrey 4
Where Modern Blue belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Telegrey 4 is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Modern Blue belongs to the blue family and Telegrey 4 to the grey family. Modern Blue (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Telegrey 4 (LRV 59), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Modern Blue vs Telegrey 4 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Modern Blue and Telegrey 4 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Modern Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Modern Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Modern Blue vs Telegrey 4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Modern Blue on one side and Telegrey 4 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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