Essex Blue vs Sky Blue
Where Essex Blue belongs to Behr's range, Sky Blue is a Little Greene color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Sky Blue (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Essex Blue (LRV 56), a difference of 5 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 4.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Essex Blue vs Sky Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Essex Blue and Sky 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 — Sky Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Essex Blue vs Sky Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Essex Blue on one side and Sky 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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