Nelson Blue vs Peerage paint color comparison

Nelson Blue vs Peerage

Nelson BlueBenjamin MoorevsPeerageBenjamin MooreΔE 60.6 — Very different colors

Nelson Blue and Peerage come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Nelson Blue reads as blue-green, while Peerage reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 58-point LRV gap — 65 for Nelson Blue vs 7 for Peerage — means Nelson Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Nelson Blue leans green, Peerage reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Nelson Blue
Benjamin Moore · CW-635
LRV65.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-635
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Peerage
Benjamin Moore · CC-36
LRV7.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-36
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Nelson Blue vs Peerage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nelson Blue on one side and Peerage 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.