Abyss vs Sapphire Splendor
Abyss is a Benjamin Moore color while Sapphire Splendor comes from Dulux. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 7 and 5, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Abyss's blue character against Sapphire Splendor's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Abyss vs Sapphire Splendor in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Abyss and Sapphire Splendor 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. Abyss reads more restrained here, while Sapphire Splendor adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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Abyss vs Sapphire Splendor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Abyss on one side and Sapphire Splendor 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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