Adobe Dust vs Alfresco paint color comparison

Adobe Dust vs Alfresco

Adobe DustBenjamin MoorevsAlfrescoBenjamin MooreΔE 50.5 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Adobe Dust belongs to the beige-pink family and Alfresco to the blue family. At LRV 34 vs 22, Adobe Dust will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Adobe Dust's red character against Alfresco's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 50.5, 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

Adobe Dust
Benjamin Moore · 2175-40
LRV33.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2175-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Alfresco
Benjamin Moore · 1672
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1672
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Adobe Dust vs Alfresco Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Adobe Dust on one side and Alfresco 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.