Blue Lace vs Nutmeg paint color comparison

Blue Lace vs Nutmeg

Blue LaceBenjamin MoorevsNutmegBenjamin MooreΔE 29.0 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Blue Lace reads as blue-grey, while Nutmeg reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 66 vs 37, Blue Lace will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Lace's blue character against Nutmeg's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 29.0, 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 Lace
Benjamin Moore · 1625
LRV66.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1625
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore · 1227
LRV37.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1227
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Blue Lace vs Nutmeg Simulated Comparison

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