Chiswell Blue vs Guilford Green

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Chiswell Blue reads as blue-grey, while Guilford Green reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 57 vs 30, Guilford Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 28-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Chiswell Blue's blue character against Guilford Green's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 31.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Chiswell Blue vs Guilford Green in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Chiswell Blue and Guilford Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Guilford Green will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Chiswell Blue would.

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Guilford Green will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Chiswell Blue would.

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Color Details

Chiswell Blue
Benjamin Moore · CW-660
Hex#81929B
LRV29.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-660
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore · HC-116
Hex#CBCDAE
LRV57.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-116
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Chiswell Blue vs Guilford Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chiswell Blue on one side and Guilford Green 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 Chiswell Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
Chiswell Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Chiswell Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Chiswell Blue reads noticeably lighter

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

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

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

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Chiswell Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

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

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Chiswell Blue
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Chiswell Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Chiswell Blue
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Chiswell Blue
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Chiswell Blue is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Chiswell Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Chiswell Blue
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Chiswell Blue reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Chiswell Blue
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Chiswell Blue
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Chiswell Blue
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Chiswell Blue reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Chiswell Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Chiswell Blue
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Chiswell Blue
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Chiswell Blue
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Chiswell Blue reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Chiswell Blue
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Chiswell Blue
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Chiswell Blue
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Chiswell Blue
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Chiswell Blue reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Chiswell Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Chiswell Blue reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Chiswell Blue
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Chiswell Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Chiswell Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Chiswell Blue reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Chiswell Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Chiswell Blue reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Chiswell Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice