Colonial Blue vs Soft Jazz paint color comparison

Colonial Blue vs Soft Jazz

Colonial BlueBenjamin MoorevsSoft JazzBenjamin MooreΔE 4.1 — Noticeable difference

Colonial Blue and Soft Jazz come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 35 vs 37 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Colonial Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1677
LRV35.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1677
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore · 809
LRV37.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number809
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Colonial Blue vs Soft Jazz Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colonial Blue on one side and Soft Jazz 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.