Blue Spruce vs Castle Gate

Blue Spruce and Castle Gate come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Blue Spruce reads as blue-grey, while Castle Gate reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 26 for Castle Gate vs 17 for Blue Spruce — means Castle Gate will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Spruce leans blue, Castle Gate reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.0 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.