ColorplanHague Blue vs Narragansett Green
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue No.30 compared with Benjamin Moore Narragansett Green HC-157
Hague Blue is a touch cooler and a touch more colorful than Narragansett Green. Both have a cool blue-green undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.2) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 2.2 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Narragansett Green reflects more light (LRV 8).
Side by side
| Hague Blue | Narragansett Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.30 | HC-157 |
| LRV | 7 | 8 |
| Undertone | blue-green | blue-green |
| Family | Blue | Green |
| HEX | #3C4E55 | #435155 |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Hague Blue and Narragansett Green?
Hague Blue is a touch cooler and a touch more colorful than Narragansett Green. Both have a cool blue-green undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 2.2) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Hague Blue or Narragansett Green?
Narragansett Green is lighter, with an LRV of 8 against 7.
How does Hague Blue compare to Narragansett Green in a north-facing room?
Hague Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Narragansett Green.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.