Goldsmith vs Soft Jazz paint color comparison

Goldsmith vs Soft Jazz

GoldsmithBenjamin MoorevsSoft JazzBenjamin MooreΔE 79.6 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Goldsmith reads as beige, while Soft Jazz reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 37 vs 30, Soft Jazz will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Goldsmith's yellow and red character against Soft Jazz's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 79.6, 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

Goldsmith
Benjamin Moore · CSP-960
LRV30.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-960
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore · 809
LRV37.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number809
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Goldsmith vs Soft Jazz Simulated Comparison

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