Blue Spruce vs Proposal paint color comparison

Blue Spruce vs Proposal

Blue SpruceBenjamin MoorevsProposalBenjamin MooreΔE 43.6 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Blue Spruce reads as blue-grey, while Proposal reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 17, Proposal will read as the brighter of the two — a 54-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Spruce's blue character against Proposal's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 43.6, 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
Proposal
Benjamin Moore · AF-260
LRV70.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-260
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Blue Spruce vs Proposal Simulated Comparison

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