ColorplanStiffkey Blue vs Van Deusen Blue
Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue No.281 compared with Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156
Stiffkey Blue is a touch warmer and a touch more muted than Van Deusen Blue. Both have a cool blue undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.3) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 1.3 · 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.
Side by side
| Stiffkey Blue | Van Deusen Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.281 | HC-156 |
| LRV | 10 | 10 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
| HEX | #4A5B6B | #485B6E |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Stiffkey Blue and Van Deusen Blue?
Stiffkey Blue is a touch warmer and a touch more muted than Van Deusen Blue. Both have a cool blue undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.3) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Stiffkey Blue or Van Deusen Blue?
They have the same LRV (10), so they're equally light.
How does Stiffkey Blue compare to Van Deusen Blue in a north-facing room?
Stiffkey 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 Van Deusen Blue.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.