Spellbound vs Thousand Oceans paint color comparison

Spellbound vs Thousand Oceans

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 18 vs 13, Thousand Oceans will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-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 6.5, 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

Spellbound
Benjamin Moore · 1659
LRV13.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1659
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Thousand Oceans
Benjamin Moore · 1645
LRV17.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1645
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Spellbound vs Thousand Oceans Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spellbound on one side and Thousand Oceans 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.