Blue Wave vs Turquoise Haze

Blue WaveBenjamin MoorevsTurquoise HazeBenjamin MooreΔE 19.5Distinct difference

Blue Wave and Turquoise Haze come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 19-point LRV gap — 64 for Turquoise Haze vs 46 for Blue Wave — means Turquoise Haze will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 19.5 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.

Color Details

Blue Wave
Benjamin Moore · 2065-50
Hex#6EB8E5
LRV45.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2065-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Turquoise Haze
Benjamin Moore · 2060-60
Hex#A9DBEF
LRV64.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2060-60
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Blue Wave vs Turquoise Haze Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Wave on one side and Turquoise Haze 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 Wave comparisons

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

White Dove
Blue Wave
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Blue Wave
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

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

Blue Wave is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

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

Blue Wave reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Blue Wave
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

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

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Blue Wave
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Blue Wave reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Blue Wave
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Blue Wave
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Blue Wave
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Blue Wave is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Blue Wave
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Blue Wave reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Blue Wave
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Blue Wave is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Blue Wave
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Blue Wave reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Blue Wave
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Blue Wave is the lighter choice

Piazza
Blue Wave
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Blue Wave
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Blue Wave
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Blue Wave reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Blue Wave
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Blue Wave reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Blue Wave
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Blue Wave is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Blue Wave
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

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

Blue Wave is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Blue Wave
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Blue Wave reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Blue Wave
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Blue Wave is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Blue Wave
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Blue Wave
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Blue Wave reads noticeably lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Blue Wave
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Blue Wave
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Blue Wave is the lighter choice