Acorn Squash vs Spanish Olive
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Acorn Squash belongs to the beige family and Spanish Olive to the beige-greige family. Spanish Olive (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Acorn Squash (LRV 31), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Acorn Squash runs red while Spanish Olive is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Acorn Squash vs Spanish Olive Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Acorn Squash on one side and Spanish Olive on the other.
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 Acorn Squash comparisons
See how Acorn Squash stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
