Beeswax vs Blue Ice paint color comparison

Beeswax vs Blue Ice

BeeswaxBenjamin MoorevsBlue IceBenjamin MooreΔE 48.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Beeswax belongs to the beige family and Blue Ice to the blue family. At LRV 59 vs 52, Blue Ice will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Beeswax's red character against Blue Ice's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 48.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Beeswax
Benjamin Moore · 2157-40
LRV52.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2157-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Blue Ice
Benjamin Moore · 821
LRV59.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number821
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Beeswax vs Blue Ice Simulated Comparison

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