Beachcomber vs Buckhorn paint color comparison

Beachcomber vs Buckhorn

BeachcomberBenjamin MoorevsBuckhornBenjamin MooreΔE 4.1 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Beachcomber reads as greige-grey, while Buckhorn reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 19 and 18, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Beachcomber
Benjamin Moore · 993
LRV19.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number993
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Buckhorn
Benjamin Moore · 987
LRV18.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number987
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Beachcomber vs Buckhorn Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Beachcomber on one side and Buckhorn 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.