Atmospheric vs Dolphin paint color comparison

Atmospheric vs Dolphin

AtmosphericBenjamin MoorevsDolphinBenjamin MooreΔE 12.1 — Distinct difference

Atmospheric and Dolphin come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Atmospheric belongs to the blue-grey family and Dolphin to the grey family. The 9-point LRV gap — 33 for Atmospheric vs 24 for Dolphin — means Atmospheric will open up a space more effectively. Where Atmospheric leans green and blue, Dolphin reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Atmospheric
Benjamin Moore · AF-500
LRV32.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-500
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Dolphin
Benjamin Moore · AF-715
LRV23.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-715
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Atmospheric vs Dolphin Simulated Comparison

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