Soft Spruce vs Tropical Teal paint color comparison

Soft Spruce vs Tropical Teal

Soft SpruceBenjamin MoorevsTropical TealBenjamin MooreΔE 7.5 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 27 vs 21, Soft Spruce will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-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 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Soft Spruce
Benjamin Moore · 671
LRV26.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number671
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tropical Teal
Benjamin Moore · 734
LRV21.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number734
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Soft Spruce vs Tropical Teal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Spruce on one side and Tropical Teal 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.