Under the Big Top vs Atmospheric

Under the Big Top is a Benjamin Moore color while Atmospheric comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 67 vs 63, Atmospheric will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Under the Big Top's blue character against Atmospheric's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Under the Big Top
Benjamin Moore · 1675
Hex#BCD4DD
LRV63.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1675
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Atmospheric
Sherwin-Williams · 6505
Hex#C2DAE0
LRV66.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6505
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Under the Big Top vs Atmospheric Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Under the Big Top on one side and Atmospheric 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 Under the Big Top comparisons

See how Under the Big Top stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Under the Big Top
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Under the Big Top
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Under the Big Top
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Under the Big Top
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Under the Big Top reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Under the Big Top
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Under the Big Top
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Under the Big Top reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Under the Big Top
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Under the Big Top reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Under the Big Top
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Under the Big Top
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Under the Big Top reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Under the Big Top
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Under the Big Top
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Under the Big Top
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Under the Big Top
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Under the Big Top
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Black grey
Under the Big Top
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Piazza
Under the Big Top
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Under the Big Top
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Under the Big Top reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Under the Big Top
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Senses
Under the Big Top
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Under the Big Top reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Under the Big Top
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Under the Big Top
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Under the Big Top reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Under the Big Top
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Under the Big Top
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Under the Big Top
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Under the Big Top
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Under the Big Top reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Under the Big Top
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Under the Big Top
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Under the Big Top
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Under the Big Top
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Under the Big Top
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Under the Big Top is the lighter choice