Aegean Olive vs Malton paint color comparison

Aegean Olive vs Malton

Aegean OliveBenjamin MoorevsMaltonBenjamin MooreΔE 49.6 — Very different colors

Aegean Olive and Malton come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Aegean Olive reads as greige-grey, while Malton reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 56-point LRV gap — 67 for Malton vs 12 for Aegean Olive — means Malton will open up a space more effectively. Where Aegean Olive leans yellow, Malton reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aegean Olive
Benjamin Moore · 1491
LRV11.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1491
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Malton
Benjamin Moore · 1073
LRV67.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1073
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Aegean Olive vs Malton Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aegean Olive on one side and Malton 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.