Providence Blue vs Trout Gray
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Providence Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Trout Gray to the grey family. At LRV 19 vs 16, Providence Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-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 6.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Providence Blue vs Trout Gray in Real Spaces
6 real rooms side by side. Providence Blue and Trout Gray 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Providence Blue reads more restrained here, while Trout Gray adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Trout Gray and Providence Blue is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Trout Gray and Providence Blue is what sets these apart most in this context.
Mudroom
A mudroom color needs to hold up under the most casual scrutiny: a glance as you're coming and going, often in mixed or artificial light. Trout Gray brings more warmth to the space, while Providence Blue keeps things cooler and crisper.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Trout Gray and Providence Blue is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Trout Gray and Providence Blue is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Providence Blue vs Trout Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Providence Blue on one side and Trout Gray 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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