Dusky Blue vs Silvery Blue paint color comparison

Dusky Blue vs Silvery Blue

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (61 vs 61), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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

Dusky Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1640
LRV60.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1640
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Silvery Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1647
LRV61.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1647
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Dusky Blue vs Silvery Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusky Blue on one side and Silvery Blue 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.