Harbor Side Blue vs Soft Spruce paint color comparison

Harbor Side Blue vs Soft Spruce

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 40 vs 27, Harbor Side Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.2, 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

Harbor Side Blue
Benjamin Moore · 740
LRV40.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number740
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Soft Spruce
Benjamin Moore · 671
LRV26.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number671
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Harbor Side Blue vs Soft Spruce Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harbor Side Blue on one side and Soft Spruce 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.