Traditional Blue vs Bermuda Blue
Traditional Blue (Behr) and Bermuda Blue (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 12 for Bermuda Blue vs 9 for Traditional Blue — means Bermuda Blue will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Traditional Blue vs Bermuda Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Traditional Blue and Bermuda 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.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Bermuda Blue has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Traditional Blue vs Bermuda Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Traditional Blue on one side and Bermuda 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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