Blue Stream vs Grasshopper paint color comparison

Blue Stream vs Grasshopper

Blue StreamBenjamin MoorevsGrasshopperBenjamin MooreΔE 28.8 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Blue Stream reads as blue, while Grasshopper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 56 vs 52, Blue Stream will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Blue Stream's blue character against Grasshopper's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 28.8, 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 Stream
Benjamin Moore · 1668
LRV55.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1668
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Grasshopper
Benjamin Moore · AF-415
LRV52.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-415
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Blue Stream vs Grasshopper Simulated Comparison

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