Hemlock vs St. John Blue paint color comparison

Hemlock vs St. John Blue

HemlockBenjamin MoorevsSt. John BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 4.7 — 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. At LRV 34 vs 29, St. John Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-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 4.7, 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

Hemlock
Benjamin Moore · 719
LRV28.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number719
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
St. John Blue
Benjamin Moore · CSP-675
LRV34.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-675
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Hemlock vs St. John Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hemlock on one side and St. John 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.