Champlain Blue vs Luxe Blue
Where Champlain Blue belongs to Behr's range, Luxe Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Luxe Blue (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Champlain Blue (LRV 9), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Champlain Blue runs blue while Luxe Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Champlain Blue vs Luxe Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Champlain Blue and Luxe Blue are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Luxe Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Luxe Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Champlain Blue vs Luxe Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Champlain Blue on one side and Luxe Blue on the other.
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.
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