Blueprint vs Oarsman Blue paint color comparison

Blueprint vs Oarsman Blue

BlueprintBehrvsOarsman BlueBehrΔE 5.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Behr's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Oarsman Blue (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Blueprint (LRV 19), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Blueprint
Behr · S470-5
LRV19.2
BrandBehr
NumberS470-5
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Oarsman Blue
Behr · S450-5
LRV22.4
BrandBehr
NumberS450-5
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Blueprint vs Oarsman Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blueprint on one side and Oarsman 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.