Blue Diamond vs Orange Nectar paint color comparison

Blue Diamond vs Orange Nectar

Blue DiamondBenjamin MoorevsOrange NectarBenjamin MooreΔE 92.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Blue Diamond reads as blue, while Orange Nectar reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 23, Blue Diamond will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Diamond's blue character against Orange Nectar's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 92.4, 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

Blue Diamond
Benjamin Moore · 736
LRV68.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number736
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Orange Nectar
Benjamin Moore · 2013-20
LRV23.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2013-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Blue Diamond vs Orange Nectar Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Diamond on one side and Orange Nectar 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.