Dragonfly vs Satchel paint color comparison

Dragonfly vs Satchel

DragonflyBenjamin MoorevsSatchelBenjamin MooreΔE 42.2 — Very different colors

Dragonfly and Satchel come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Dragonfly belongs to the blue family and Satchel to the beige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 12 vs 12 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Dragonfly leans blue, Satchel reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.2 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

Dragonfly
Benjamin Moore · AF-510
LRV12.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-510
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Satchel
Benjamin Moore · AF-240
LRV11.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-240
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Dragonfly vs Satchel Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dragonfly on one side and Satchel 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.