Nova Scotia Blue vs Soft Jazz paint color comparison

Nova Scotia Blue vs Soft Jazz

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 (36 vs 37), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.9, 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

Nova Scotia Blue
Benjamin Moore · 796
LRV36.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number796
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore · 809
LRV37.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number809
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Nova Scotia Blue vs Soft Jazz Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nova Scotia 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.