Black Raspberry vs Raindance paint color comparison

Black Raspberry vs Raindance

Black RaspberryBenjamin MoorevsRaindanceBenjamin MooreΔE 47.5 — Very different colors

Black Raspberry and Raindance come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Black Raspberry reads as grey, while Raindance reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 37-point LRV gap — 43 for Raindance vs 7 for Black Raspberry — means Raindance will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Raspberry leans purple, Raindance reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.5 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

Black Raspberry
Benjamin Moore · 2072-20
LRV6.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2072-20
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Raindance
Benjamin Moore · 1572
LRV43.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1572
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Black Raspberry vs Raindance Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Raspberry on one side and Raindance 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.