Bistro Blue vs Tavern Gray paint color comparison

Bistro Blue vs Tavern Gray

Bistro BlueBenjamin MoorevsTavern GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 46.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Bistro Blue reads as blue, while Tavern Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 27 vs 13, Tavern Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Bistro Blue's blue character against Tavern Gray's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 46.4, 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

Bistro Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1421
LRV13.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1421
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Tavern Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-40
LRV26.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Bistro Blue vs Tavern Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bistro Blue on one side and Tavern Gray 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.