Blue Spruce vs Nutmeg

Blue Spruce and Nutmeg come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Blue Spruce belongs to the blue-grey family and Nutmeg to the beige family. The 20-point LRV gap — 37 for Nutmeg vs 17 for Blue Spruce — means Nutmeg will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Spruce leans blue, Nutmeg reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.8 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.