PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MoorePalladian Bluevs Benjamin MooreWythe Blue
Why this comparison. BM’s two historic spa blues; Wythe Blue is deeper and greener.
Palladian Blue and Wythe Blue are close but distinct (ΔE 5.21). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-144
Palladian Blue
#B5CFCB · LRV 53
Undertone: blue-green / cool
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-143
Wythe Blue
#AABEB4 · LRV 48
Undertone: green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
5.21
Different color
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
5
Palladian Blue is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Palladian Blue: blue-green / cool
Wythe Blue: green / cool
Wythe Blue: green / cool
Palladian Blue is slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48, 5-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Palladian Blue | Wythe Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | HC-144 | HC-143 |
| Hex | #B5CFCB | #AABEB4 |
| RGB | 181, 207, 203 | 170, 190, 180 |
| LRV | 53 | 48 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool | green / cool |
| Family | Teal | Teal |
When to pick which
PICK PALLADIAN BLUE
Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK WYTHE BLUE
Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
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