Arctic Shadows vs Luxe paint color comparison

Arctic Shadows vs Luxe

Arctic ShadowsBenjamin MoorevsLuxeBenjamin MooreΔE 22.0 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Arctic Shadows belongs to the grey family and Luxe to the blue-grey family. Arctic Shadows (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Luxe (LRV 22), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Arctic Shadows runs yellow while Luxe is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.0, 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

Arctic Shadows
Benjamin Moore · 1559
LRV32.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1559
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Luxe
Benjamin Moore · AF-580
LRV21.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-580
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Arctic Shadows vs Luxe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Shadows on one side and Luxe 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.