Faded Denim vs Watercolor Blue

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Watercolor Blue (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Faded Denim (LRV 52), a difference of 15 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. With a ΔE of 11.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Faded Denim
Benjamin Moore · 795
Hex#97C3DF
LRV51.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number795
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Watercolor Blue
Benjamin Moore · 793
Hex#B9D9E7
LRV66.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number793
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Faded Denim vs Watercolor Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Faded Denim on one side and Watercolor 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.

More Faded Denim comparisons

See how Faded Denim stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Faded Denim
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Faded Denim
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Faded Denim
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Faded Denim is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Faded Denim
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Faded Denim
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Faded Denim reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Faded Denim
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Faded Denim
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Faded Denim
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Faded Denim reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Faded Denim
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Faded Denim
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Faded Denim
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Faded Denim is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Faded Denim
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Faded Denim reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Faded Denim
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Faded Denim is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Faded Denim
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Faded Denim is the lighter choice

Black grey
Faded Denim
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Faded Denim is the lighter choice

Piazza
Faded Denim
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Faded Denim
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Faded Denim
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Faded Denim reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Faded Denim
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Faded Denim reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Faded Denim
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Faded Denim is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Faded Denim
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Faded Denim
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Faded Denim is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Faded Denim
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Faded Denim reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Faded Denim
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Faded Denim is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Faded Denim
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Faded Denim reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Faded Denim
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Faded Denim reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Faded Denim
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Faded Denim
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Faded Denim
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Faded Denim
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Faded Denim is the lighter choice