Norwegian Blue vs Etruria
Norwegian Blue is a Behr color while Etruria comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Norwegian Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Etruria to the blue family. At LRV 23 vs 19, Norwegian Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Norwegian Blue vs Etruria in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Norwegian Blue and Etruria 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Norwegian Blue has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Norwegian Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Norwegian Blue vs Etruria Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Norwegian Blue on one side and Etruria 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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