Gustavian Blue vs Powder Blue

Gustavian BlueJotunvsPowder BlueSherwin-WilliamsΔE 6.0Noticeable difference

Gustavian Blue is a Jotun color while Powder Blue comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Gustavian Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Powder Blue to the blue family. At LRV 38 vs 35, Gustavian Blue 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 cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.0, 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

Gustavian Blue
Jotun · 4109
Hex#9da9b2
LRV38.5
BrandJotun
Number4109
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Powder Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 2863
Hex#89A4AD
LRV34.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2863
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Gustavian Blue vs Powder Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gustavian Blue on one side and Powder Blue 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 Gustavian Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
Gustavian Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gustavian Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Gustavian Blue is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

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

Gustavian Blue reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Gustavian Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

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

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Gustavian Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gustavian Blue reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Gustavian Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Gustavian Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Gustavian Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gustavian Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Gustavian Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gustavian Blue reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Gustavian Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gustavian Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gustavian Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gustavian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Gustavian Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gustavian Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Gustavian Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Gustavian Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Gustavian Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Gustavian Blue reads slightly lighter

Senses
Gustavian Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Gustavian Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gustavian Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Gustavian Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

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

Gustavian Blue reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Gustavian Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Gustavian Blue reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Gustavian Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gustavian Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Gustavian Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Gustavian Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Gustavian Blue reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Gustavian Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Gustavian Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gustavian Blue reads noticeably lighter