Chiswell Blue vs Thousand Oceans
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Chiswell Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Thousand Oceans to the blue family. Chiswell Blue (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Thousand Oceans (LRV 18), a difference of 12 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. With a ΔE of 12.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chiswell Blue vs Thousand Oceans in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Chiswell Blue and Thousand Oceans in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Chiswell Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thousand Oceans.
Color Details
Chiswell Blue vs Thousand Oceans Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chiswell Blue on one side and Thousand Oceans on the other.
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.