Capri Seas vs Poolside Blue paint color comparison

Capri Seas vs Poolside Blue

Capri SeasBenjamin MoorevsPoolside BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 7.7 — 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. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (42 vs 40), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Capri Seas runs green and blue while Poolside Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.7 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

Capri Seas
Benjamin Moore · 2047-40
LRV41.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2047-40
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Poolside Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2048-40
LRV39.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2048-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Capri Seas vs Poolside Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Capri Seas on one side and Poolside 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.