Blue Spruce vs Providence Blue

Blue Spruce and Providence Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 17 vs 19 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Blue Spruce vs Providence Blue in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Blue Spruce and Providence Blue are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Dining Room

Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Blue SpruceBenjamin Moore Blue Spruce dining room color

@porterspaints

Providence BlueBenjamin Moore AC-24 dining room color review

@nataliecoxcpi

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Blue SpruceExterior

@redbirdkay52

Providence BlueProvidence Blue house exterior color

@tophergram67

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Blue SpruceBenjamin Moore Blue Spruce kitchen cabinets

@thecolorconcierge

Providence BlueProvidence Blue kitchen cabinets photo

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Color Details

Blue Spruce
Benjamin Moore · 1637
Hex#607077
LRV16.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1637
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Providence Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1636
Hex#66797F
LRV19.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1636
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Blue Spruce vs Providence Blue Simulated Comparison

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

More Blue Spruce comparisons

See how Blue Spruce stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Blue Spruce
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Blue Spruce
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Blue Spruce
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Blue Spruce reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Blue Spruce
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Blue Spruce
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Blue Spruce
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Blue Spruce
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Blue Spruce
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Blue Spruce
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Blue Spruce
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Blue Spruce
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Blue Spruce reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Blue Spruce
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Blue Spruce
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Blue Spruce reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Blue Spruce
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Blue Spruce
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Blue Spruce reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Blue Spruce
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Blue Spruce
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Blue Spruce
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Blue Spruce
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Blue Spruce
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Blue Spruce reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Blue Spruce
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Blue Spruce
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Blue Spruce
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Blue Spruce
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Blue Spruce reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Blue Spruce
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Blue Spruce
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Blue Spruce
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Blue Spruce
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Blue Spruce
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Blue Spruce
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone