Amber Waves vs Lucerne paint color comparison

Amber Waves vs Lucerne

Amber WavesBenjamin MoorevsLucerneBenjamin MooreΔE 70.8 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Amber Waves reads as beige, while Lucerne reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 54 vs 14, Amber Waves will read as the brighter of the two — a 41-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Amber Waves's red character against Lucerne's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 70.8, 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

Amber Waves
Benjamin Moore · 2159-40
LRV54.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2159-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lucerne
Benjamin Moore · AF-530
LRV13.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-530
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Amber Waves vs Lucerne Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amber Waves on one side and Lucerne 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.