Barista vs Pine Cone paint color comparison

Barista vs Pine Cone

BaristaBenjamin MoorevsPine ConeBenjamin MooreΔE 10.8 — Distinct difference

Barista and Pine Cone come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-pink family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 4-point LRV gap — 12 for Pine Cone vs 8 for Barista — means Pine Cone will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.8 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

Barista
Benjamin Moore · AF-175
LRV8.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-175
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Pine Cone
Benjamin Moore · 2106-30
LRV12.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2106-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Barista vs Pine Cone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barista on one side and Pine Cone 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.