Birchwood vs Raisin paint color comparison

Birchwood vs Raisin

BirchwoodBenjamin MoorevsRaisinBenjamin MooreΔE 17.2 — Distinct difference

Birchwood and Raisin come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 11-point LRV gap — 23 for Birchwood vs 12 for Raisin — means Birchwood 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 17.2 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

Birchwood
Benjamin Moore · 1161
LRV23.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1161
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Raisin
Benjamin Moore · 1237
LRV11.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1237
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Birchwood vs Raisin Simulated Comparison

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