Boulevard vs Etiquette paint color comparison

Boulevard vs Etiquette

BoulevardBenjamin MoorevsEtiquetteBenjamin MooreΔE 14.1 — Distinct difference

Boulevard and Etiquette come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 25-point LRV gap — 74 for Etiquette vs 49 for Boulevard — means Etiquette will open up a space more effectively. Where Boulevard leans warm, Etiquette reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 14.1 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

Boulevard
Benjamin Moore · CC-394
LRV48.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-394
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Etiquette
Benjamin Moore · AF-50
LRV74.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Boulevard vs Etiquette Simulated Comparison

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