Benjamin Moore French Violet vs. Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Benjamin Moore HC-155 is more saturated than French Violet
They differ in their values, Benjamin Moore 1427 radiating a lighter essence compared to HC-155.

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 French Violet vs. Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue

Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore French Violet and Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue
Benjamin Moore French Violet	Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
232°blue	212°blue
Saturation
12%	19%more saturated
Lightness?
47%	34%darker
LRV?
17.60	10.31looks darker
CIE L?
46.527	35.514looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
12.081
Temperature
Cool	Cool

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1427French Violet

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HC-155Newburyport Blue

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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.