Antique Bronze vs Cork paint color comparison

Antique Bronze vs Cork

Antique BronzeBenjamin MoorevsCorkBenjamin MooreΔE 11.8 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 45 vs 34, Cork will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 11.8, 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

Antique Bronze
Benjamin Moore · 217
LRV34.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number217
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Cork
Benjamin Moore · 2153-40
LRV44.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2153-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Antique Bronze vs Cork Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique Bronze on one side and Cork 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.