Panels a-d show 5 σ contrast curves and background-noise-limited imaging performance. Panels e-h show the mass limits derived using contrast curves. The solid line is derived using artificial injection and recovery tests, and the thin line represents the 5 σ BLIP sensitivity. The detection limits would improve with and observing conditions. The different shape of the curves in (h) is due to the strong irradiation of the planet by the star, as discussed in Sect. 5.4.