Blue Note vs Himalayan Trek paint color comparison

Blue Note vs Himalayan Trek

Blue NoteBenjamin MoorevsHimalayan TrekBenjamin MooreΔE 45.6 — Very different colors

Blue Note and Himalayan Trek come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Blue Note reads as blue-grey, while Himalayan Trek reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 47 for Himalayan Trek vs 9 for Blue Note — means Himalayan Trek will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Note leans blue, Himalayan Trek reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Note
Benjamin Moore · 2129-30
LRV9.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2129-30
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Himalayan Trek
Benjamin Moore · 1542
LRV47.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1542
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Blue Note vs Himalayan Trek Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Note on one side and Himalayan Trek 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.