Beeswax vs Orange Ice paint color comparison

Beeswax vs Orange Ice

BeeswaxBenjamin MoorevsOrange IceBenjamin MooreΔE 5.3 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. With LRVs of 52 and 53, 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 5.3, 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

Beeswax
Benjamin Moore · 2157-40
LRV52.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2157-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Orange Ice
Benjamin Moore · 166
LRV53.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number166
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Beeswax vs Orange Ice Simulated Comparison

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