Appalachian Brown vs Van Buren Brown
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Appalachian Brown belongs to the beige-pink family and Van Buren Brown to the beige-greige family. Van Buren Brown (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Appalachian Brown (LRV 6), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Appalachian Brown vs Van Buren Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appalachian Brown on one side and Van Buren Brown on the other.
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.
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