Beeswax vs Lucerne paint color comparison

Beeswax vs Lucerne

BeeswaxBenjamin MoorevsLucerneBenjamin MooreΔE 68.0 — Very different colors

Beeswax and Lucerne come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Beeswax reads as beige, while Lucerne reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 52 for Beeswax vs 14 for Lucerne — means Beeswax will open up a space more effectively. Where Beeswax leans red, Lucerne reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 68.0 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

Beeswax
Benjamin Moore · 2157-40
LRV52.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2157-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lucerne
Benjamin Moore · AF-530
LRV13.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-530
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Beeswax vs Lucerne Simulated Comparison

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