Blue Dragon vs Royal Linen paint color comparison

Blue Dragon vs Royal Linen

Blue DragonBenjamin MoorevsRoyal LinenBenjamin MooreΔE 56.9 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Dragon belongs to the blue family and Royal Linen to the beige-yellow family. Royal Linen (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Dragon (LRV 28), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Dragon runs blue while Royal Linen is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Dragon
Benjamin Moore · 810
LRV27.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number810
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Royal Linen
Benjamin Moore · 931
LRV77.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number931
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Blue Dragon vs Royal Linen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Dragon on one side and Royal Linen 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.