Cape Blue vs Exhale paint color comparison

Cape Blue vs Exhale

Cape BlueBenjamin MoorevsExhaleBenjamin MooreΔE 1.8 — Subtle difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. With LRVs of 47 and 46, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 1.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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
Exhale
Benjamin Moore · AF-515
LRV46.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-515
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Cape Blue vs Exhale Simulated Comparison

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