Cape Blue vs Dusky Blue paint color comparison

Cape Blue vs Dusky Blue

Cape BlueBenjamin MoorevsDusky BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 8.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Dusky Blue (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Cape Blue (LRV 47), a difference of 14 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 8.9 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

Cape Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1642
LRV46.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1642
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Dusky Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1640
LRV60.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1640
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Cape Blue vs Dusky Blue Simulated Comparison

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