Beeswax vs Soft Salmon paint color comparison

Beeswax vs Soft Salmon

BeeswaxBenjamin MoorevsSoft SalmonBenjamin MooreΔE 10.4 — Distinct difference

Beeswax and Soft Salmon come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 7-point LRV gap — 59 for Soft Salmon vs 52 for Beeswax — means Soft Salmon 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 10.4 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
Soft Salmon
Benjamin Moore · 096
LRV58.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number096
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Beeswax vs Soft Salmon Simulated Comparison

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