Juniper vs Ming Jade paint color comparison

Juniper vs Ming Jade

JuniperBenjamin MoorevsMing JadeBenjamin MooreΔE 10.6 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (13 vs 14), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Juniper runs blue while Ming Jade is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.6, 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

Juniper
Benjamin Moore · 2048-20
LRV12.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2048-20
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Ming Jade
Benjamin Moore · 2043-20
LRV14.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2043-20
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Juniper vs Ming Jade Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Juniper on one side and Ming Jade 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.