Bedford Blue vs K431

Bedford BlueBenjamin MoorevsK431TikkurilaΔE 5.0Noticeable difference

Bedford Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while K431 comes from Tikkurila. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 17 and 18, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 5.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Bedford Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1679
Hex#4E738C
LRV17.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1679
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
K431
Tikkurila · K431
Hex#597A99
LRV17.5
BrandTikkurila
NumberK431
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Bedford Blue vs K431 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bedford Blue on one side and K431 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.

More Bedford Blue comparisons

See how Bedford Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Bedford Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Bedford Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Bedford Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Bedford Blue reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Bedford Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Bedford Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Bedford Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Bedford Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Bedford Blue
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Bedford Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Bedford Blue
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Bedford Blue
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Bedford Blue reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Bedford Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Bedford Blue
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Bedford Blue reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Bedford Blue
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Bedford Blue
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Bedford Blue
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Bedford Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Bedford Blue
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Bedford Blue
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Bedford Blue
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Bedford Blue reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Bedford Blue
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Bedford Blue
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Bedford Blue
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Bedford Blue
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Bedford Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Bedford Blue reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Bedford Blue
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Bedford Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Bedford Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Bedford Blue reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Bedford Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Bedford Blue
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Bedford Blue vs K431 Paint Color Comparison