Constellation vs Soft Chinchilla paint color comparison

Constellation vs Soft Chinchilla

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 73 vs 53, Constellation will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Constellation
Benjamin Moore · AF-540
LRV72.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-540
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Soft Chinchilla
Benjamin Moore · 2135-50
LRV52.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2135-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Constellation vs Soft Chinchilla Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Constellation on one side and Soft Chinchilla 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.