Arrowhead Lake vs Compass Blue paint color comparison

Arrowhead Lake vs Compass Blue

Arrowhead LakeBehrvsCompass BlueBehrΔE 17.7 — Distinct difference

Arrowhead Lake and Compass Blue come from the same Behr collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 9-point LRV gap — 15 for Arrowhead Lake vs 6 for Compass Blue — means Arrowhead Lake will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 17.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Arrowhead Lake vs Compass Blue in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Arrowhead Lake and Compass Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Dining Room

Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The LRV gap is large enough that Arrowhead Lake will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Compass Blue would.

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Color Details

Arrowhead Lake
Behr · PPU14-01
LRV15.4
BrandBehr
NumberPPU14-01
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Compass Blue
Behr · MQ5-54
LRV6.3
BrandBehr
NumberMQ5-54
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Arrowhead Lake vs Compass Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arrowhead Lake on one side and Compass Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.