Blue Stream vs Polar Sky paint color comparison

Blue Stream vs Polar Sky

Blue StreamBenjamin MoorevsPolar SkyBenjamin MooreΔE 8.0 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Polar Sky (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Stream (LRV 56), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Polar Sky
Benjamin Moore · 1674
LRV68.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1674
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Blue Stream vs Polar Sky Simulated Comparison

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