Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue vs Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue
Compare undertones, light reflectance, and visual depth side by side.
Color Comparison
| Charcoal Blue | Van Deusen Blue |
|---|
| HEX | #3C4A5B | #2E4057 |
| LRV | 8 | 9 |
| Undertone | cool | cool |
| Hue | 266° | 269° |
| Perceptual Difference (ΔE) | 4.26 |
| LRV Difference | 1 |
Design Comparison
- Charcoal Blue reads slightly warmer than Van Deusen Blue.
- Van Deusen Blue carries slightly more color presence and depth.
- These colors are very close, with subtle perceptual differences.
Design Insight
- Charcoal Blue appears slightly warmer than Van Deusen Blue.
- Charcoal Blue reflects more light and will feel brighter in most spaces.
- Van Deusen Blue carries slightly more saturation, giving it more color presence.
