Yarmouth Blue vs Hazy
Yarmouth Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Hazy comes from Farrow & Ball. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 56 vs 51, Yarmouth Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Yarmouth Blue's blue character against Hazy's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Yarmouth Blue vs Hazy in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Yarmouth Blue and Hazy 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Yarmouth Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Yarmouth Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Yarmouth Blue vs Hazy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yarmouth Blue on one side and Hazy 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.
More Yarmouth Blue comparisons
See how Yarmouth Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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