Appalachian Trail vs Covington Blue
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Appalachian Trail belongs to the green family and Covington Blue to the blue-green family. At LRV 47 vs 43, Appalachian Trail 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 green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.0, 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.
Appalachian Trail vs Covington Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Appalachian Trail and Covington 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.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Appalachian Trail has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Appalachian Trail gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Appalachian Trail vs Covington Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appalachian Trail on one side and Covington 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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