Bachelor Blue vs Limestone paint color comparison

Bachelor Blue vs Limestone

Bachelor BlueBenjamin MoorevsLimestoneBenjamin MooreΔE 39.0 — Very different colors

Bachelor Blue and Limestone come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Bachelor Blue reads as blue-grey, while Limestone reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 42-point LRV gap — 66 for Limestone vs 24 for Bachelor Blue — means Limestone will open up a space more effectively. Where Bachelor Blue leans blue, Limestone reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.0 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

Bachelor Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1629
LRV23.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1629
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Limestone
Benjamin Moore · 513
LRV65.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number513
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Bachelor Blue vs Limestone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bachelor Blue on one side and Limestone 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.