Chicago Blues vs Salmon Run

Chicago BluesBenjamin MoorevsSalmon RunBenjamin MooreΔE 71.9Very different colors

Chicago Blues and Salmon Run come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Chicago Blues reads as blue, while Salmon Run reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 40 for Salmon Run vs 18 for Chicago Blues — means Salmon Run will open up a space more effectively. Where Chicago Blues leans blue, Salmon Run reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 71.9 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

Chicago Blues
Benjamin Moore · 804
Hex#40729C
LRV17.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number804
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Salmon Run
Benjamin Moore · 019
Hex#F19378
LRV39.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number019
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Chicago Blues vs Salmon Run Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chicago Blues on one side and Salmon Run 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 Chicago Blues comparisons

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

White Dove
Chicago Blues
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Chicago Blues
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Chicago Blues
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Chicago Blues reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Chicago Blues
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Chicago Blues
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Chicago Blues
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Chicago Blues
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Chicago Blues
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Chicago Blues
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Chicago Blues
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Chicago Blues
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Chicago Blues reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Chicago Blues
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Chicago Blues
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Chicago Blues reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Chicago Blues
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Chicago Blues
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Chicago Blues reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Chicago Blues
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Chicago Blues
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Chicago Blues
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Chicago Blues
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Chicago Blues
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Chicago Blues reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Chicago Blues
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Chicago Blues
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Chicago Blues
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Chicago Blues
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Chicago Blues reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Chicago Blues
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Chicago Blues
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Chicago Blues
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Chicago Blues
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Chicago Blues
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Chicago Blues
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Chicago Blues reads slightly lighter