Montpelier vs Van Courtland Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Van Courtland Blue (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Montpelier (LRV 22), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Montpelier vs Van Courtland Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Montpelier and Van Courtland Blue are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Van Courtland Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Montpelier.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Van Courtland Blue will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Montpelier would.
Color Details
Montpelier vs Van Courtland Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Montpelier on one side and Van Courtland Blue on the other.
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.
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