Beachcomber vs Middlebury Brown paint color comparison

Beachcomber vs Middlebury Brown

Beachcomber and Middlebury Brown come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Beachcomber reads as greige-grey, while Middlebury Brown reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 19 for Beachcomber vs 11 for Middlebury Brown — means Beachcomber 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 11.0 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

Beachcomber
Benjamin Moore · 993
LRV19.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number993
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Middlebury Brown
Benjamin Moore · HC-68
LRV10.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-68
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Beachcomber vs Middlebury Brown Simulated Comparison

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