Beach Haven vs Handmade paint color comparison

Beach Haven vs Handmade

Beach HavenBenjamin MoorevsHandmadeBenjamin MooreΔE 8.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Beach Haven (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Handmade (LRV 68), a difference of 9 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 8.5 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.

Color Details

Beach Haven
Benjamin Moore · 218
LRV77.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number218
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Handmade
Benjamin Moore · AF-325
LRV68.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-325
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Beach Haven vs Handmade Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Beach Haven on one side and Handmade 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.