Brazen vs Gilded Ballroom paint color comparison

Brazen vs Gilded Ballroom

BrazenBenjamin MoorevsGilded BallroomBenjamin MooreΔE 10.5 — Distinct difference

Brazen and Gilded Ballroom come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 12-point LRV gap — 35 for Gilded Ballroom vs 22 for Brazen — means Gilded Ballroom 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 10.5 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

Brazen
Benjamin Moore · 259
LRV22.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number259
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Gilded Ballroom
Benjamin Moore · CSP-980
LRV34.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-980
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Brazen vs Gilded Ballroom Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brazen on one side and Gilded Ballroom 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.