Lyric Blue vs Nypd
Both from Behr's palette. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Lyric Blue (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Nypd (LRV 15), a difference of 8 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 9.7 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.
Lyric Blue vs Nypd in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Lyric Blue and Nypd 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Lyric Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Lyric Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Lyric Blue vs Nypd Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lyric Blue on one side and Nypd 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.