Amazon Green vs Desert Shadows paint color comparison

Amazon Green vs Desert Shadows

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Amazon Green reads as blue-green, while Desert Shadows reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 10 and 12, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Amazon Green's blue character against Desert Shadows's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.7, 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

Amazon Green
Benjamin Moore · 2136-30
LRV10.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2136-30
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Desert Shadows
Benjamin Moore · 2114-30
LRV11.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2114-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Amazon Green vs Desert Shadows Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amazon Green on one side and Desert Shadows 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.