What 48.11 tells you about Wythe Blue
The published LRV of Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue HC-143 is 48.11. It describes light reflectance; it does not specify an undertone or predict the brightness of your room. Wythe Blue has more depth than Palladian Blue, giving its blue-green-gray mixture enough presence for a stronger painted feature.
The choice beside white counters and dark wood
Dark wood can support the scheme, while a white countertop creates the sharper boundary that should be assessed before cabinet approval.
Compare Wythe Blue and Palladian Blue at equal size, first considering depth and then hue. A lighter blue, green or pink is still a colored surface. Use the LRV to organize the depth question without assuming that it measures saturation or predicts which hue the room will favor.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
Wythe Blue has an LRV of 48.11; Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue HC-144 is 60.4. The difference is 12.29 points, with Palladian Blue returning more light under the reference measurement. Wythe Blue mixes blue, green and gray at a moderate depth. The value measures reflectance, so it cannot by itself identify an undertone, a coating finish or the amount of illumination needed in the room. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.
Check the cabinet shadow before deciding whether the blue-green belongs on every door or only the island. Do not read LRV 48.11 as a percentage improvement in perceived room brightness. Make the decision with the board upright at the actual wall or cabinet position, including the least illuminated portion. The north-facing room assessment covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue HC-143. The recorded LRV is 48.11. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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