Blue Spruce vs Dark Buff paint color comparison

Blue Spruce vs Dark Buff

Blue SpruceBenjamin MoorevsDark BuffBenjamin MooreΔE 32.7 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Blue Spruce belongs to the blue-grey family and Dark Buff to the beige-greige family. At LRV 35 vs 17, Dark Buff will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Spruce's blue character against Dark Buff's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 32.7, 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 Spruce
Benjamin Moore · 1637
LRV16.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1637
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore · CSP-320
LRV35.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-320
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Blue Spruce vs Dark Buff Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Spruce on one side and Dark Buff 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.