Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina vs. Benjamin Moore Irises

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
Benjamin Moore 816 and Benjamin Moore 1440 differ significantly in saturation. Benjamin Moore 816 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, Benjamin Moore 816 radiating a lighter essence compared to 1440.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina vs. Benjamin Moore Irises

Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina and Benjamin Moore Irises
Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina	Benjamin Moore Irises
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
215°blue	226°blue
Saturation
50%	10%less saturated
Lightness?
70%	56%darker
LRV?
42.72	26.16looks darker
CIE L?
69.865	57.202looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
14.802
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Aqua Marina and Irises side by side in different rooms

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Aqua Marina

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1440

Irises

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.