Harlequin Blue vs Soft Jazz paint color comparison

Harlequin Blue vs Soft Jazz

Harlequin BlueBenjamin MoorevsSoft JazzBenjamin MooreΔE 5.7 — Noticeable difference

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. With LRVs of 38 and 37, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Harlequin Blue
Benjamin Moore · 830
LRV38.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number830
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore · 809
LRV37.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number809
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Harlequin Blue vs Soft Jazz Simulated Comparison

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