Amber Waves vs Misty Blue

Amber WavesBenjamin MoorevsMisty BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 48.5Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Amber Waves reads as beige, while Misty Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 66 vs 54, Misty Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Amber Waves's red character against Misty Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 48.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Amber Waves
Benjamin Moore · 2159-40
Hex#ECBF7F
LRV54.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2159-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Misty Blue
Benjamin Moore · 820
Hex#C7D5E4
LRV65.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number820
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Amber Waves vs Misty Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amber Waves on one side and Misty Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Amber Waves comparisons

See how Amber Waves stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Amber Waves
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Amber Waves
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Amber Waves
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Amber Waves
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Amber Waves
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Amber Waves reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Amber Waves
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Amber Waves
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Amber Waves
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Amber Waves
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Amber Waves
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Amber Waves
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Amber Waves
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Amber Waves reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Amber Waves
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Amber Waves
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Black grey
Amber Waves
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Piazza
Amber Waves
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Amber Waves
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Amber Waves
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Amber Waves reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Amber Waves
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Amber Waves reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Amber Waves
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Amber Waves
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Amber Waves
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Amber Waves
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Amber Waves
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Amber Waves is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Amber Waves
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Amber Waves reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Amber Waves
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Amber Waves reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Amber Waves
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Amber Waves
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Amber Waves
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Amber Waves
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Amber Waves is the lighter choice