Blue Echo vs Hemlock paint color comparison

Blue Echo vs Hemlock

Blue EchoBenjamin MoorevsHemlockBenjamin MooreΔE 5.0 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Blue Echo reads as blue-grey, while Hemlock reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 29 vs 24, Hemlock will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. 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

Blue Echo
Benjamin Moore · AF-505
LRV24.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-505
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Hemlock
Benjamin Moore · 719
LRV28.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number719
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Blue Echo vs Hemlock Simulated Comparison

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