Silken Blue vs Velvet Cloak

Silken BlueBenjamin MoorevsVelvet CloakBenjamin MooreΔE 53.6Very different colors

Silken Blue and Velvet Cloak come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Silken Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Velvet Cloak to the pink family. The 37-point LRV gap — 41 for Silken Blue vs 5 for Velvet Cloak — means Silken Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Silken Blue leans blue, Velvet Cloak reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.6 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

Silken Blue
Benjamin Moore · CSP-670
Hex#9BAFB1
LRV41.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-670
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Velvet Cloak
Benjamin Moore · CSP-480
Hex#382930
LRV4.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-480
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Silken Blue vs Velvet Cloak Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silken Blue on one side and Velvet Cloak 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.

More Silken Blue comparisons

See how Silken Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Silken Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Silken Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Silken Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Silken Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Silken Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Silken Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Silken Blue reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Silken Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Silken Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Silken Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Silken Blue reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Silken Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Silken Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Silken Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Silken Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Silken Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Silken Blue reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Silken Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Silken Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Silken Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Silken Blue reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Silken Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Silken Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Silken Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Silken Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Silken Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Silken Blue reads slightly lighter

Senses
Silken Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Silken Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Silken Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Silken Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Silken Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Silken Blue reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Silken Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Silken Blue reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Silken Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Silken Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Silken Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Silken Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Silken Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Silken Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Silken Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Silken Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Silken Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Silken Blue is the lighter choice