Aplomb vs Skydive paint color comparison

Aplomb vs Skydive

AplombBenjamin MoorevsSkydiveBenjamin MooreΔE 40.8 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Aplomb belongs to the grey family and Skydive to the blue family. Skydive (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Aplomb (LRV 21), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Aplomb runs red while Skydive is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 40.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aplomb
Benjamin Moore · AF-625
LRV20.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-625
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Skydive
Benjamin Moore · CSP-700
LRV41.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-700
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Aplomb vs Skydive Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aplomb on one side and Skydive 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.