Dusky Blue vs Soft Chinchilla paint color comparison

Dusky Blue vs Soft Chinchilla

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. Dusky Blue (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Soft Chinchilla (LRV 53), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 5.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Soft Chinchilla
Benjamin Moore · 2135-50
LRV52.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2135-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Dusky Blue vs Soft Chinchilla Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusky Blue 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.