Blue Nose vs Schooner paint color comparison

Blue Nose vs Schooner

Blue NoseBenjamin MoorevsSchoonerBenjamin MooreΔE 7.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Blue Nose (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Schooner (LRV 18), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Nose
Benjamin Moore · 1678
LRV23.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1678
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Schooner
Benjamin Moore · AF-520
LRV18.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-520
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Blue Nose vs Schooner Simulated Comparison

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