Millstream vs Plum Taupe

MillstreamBehrvsPlum TaupeBehrΔE 24.8Distinct difference

Both are Behr colors. Millstream reads as blue, while Plum Taupe reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 61 vs 39, Millstream will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Millstream's blue character against Plum Taupe's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Millstream
Behr · PPU14-16
Hex#b9d4de
LRV61.0
BrandBehr
NumberPPU14-16
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Plum Taupe
Behr · N130-4
Hex#b6a19b
LRV38.6
BrandBehr
NumberN130-4
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Millstream vs Plum Taupe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Millstream on one side and Plum Taupe 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 Millstream comparisons

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

White Dove
Millstream
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Millstream
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Millstream
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Millstream is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Millstream
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Millstream reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Millstream
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Millstream is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Millstream
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Millstream reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Millstream
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Millstream
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Millstream reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Millstream
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Millstream is the lighter choice

French Gray
Millstream
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Millstream reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Millstream
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Millstream is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Millstream
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Millstream reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Millstream
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Millstream is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Millstream
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Millstream reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Millstream
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Millstream
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Millstream is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Millstream
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Millstream
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Millstream
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Millstream
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Millstream is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Millstream
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Millstream
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Millstream reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Millstream
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
Millstream
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Millstream is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Millstream
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Millstream is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Millstream
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Millstream reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Millstream
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Millstream is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Millstream
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Millstream is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Millstream
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Millstream is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Millstream
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Millstream reads slightly lighter