Barnwood vs Blue Spruce
Barnwood and Blue Spruce come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Barnwood belongs to the grey family and Blue Spruce to the blue-grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 22 for Barnwood vs 17 for Blue Spruce — means Barnwood will open up a space more effectively. Where Barnwood leans red, Blue Spruce reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.7 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
Barnwood vs Blue Spruce Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barnwood on one side and Blue Spruce 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.
More Barnwood comparisons
See how Barnwood stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
