Blue Heron vs Lychee paint color comparison

Blue Heron vs Lychee

Blue HeronBenjamin MoorevsLycheeBenjamin MooreΔE 55.3 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Blue Heron reads as blue, while Lychee reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 81 vs 16, Lychee will read as the brighter of the two — a 66-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Heron's blue character against Lychee's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 55.3, 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 Heron
Benjamin Moore · 832
LRV15.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number832
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Lychee
Benjamin Moore · AF-40
LRV81.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Blue Heron vs Lychee Simulated Comparison

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