Distant blue vs Millstream
Distant blue is a RAL Classic color while Millstream comes from Behr. At LRV 61 vs 16, Millstream will read as the brighter of the two — a 45-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 43.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
Distant blue vs Millstream Color Comparison
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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Distant blue vs Millstream in Real Spaces
Seeing Distant blue and Millstream in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Millstream will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Distant blue would.
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Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Millstream will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Distant blue would.
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