Brazen vs Swiss Coffee paint color comparison

Brazen vs Swiss Coffee

BrazenBenjamin MoorevsSwiss CoffeeBenjamin MooreΔE 48.6 — Very different colors

Brazen and Swiss Coffee come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Brazen belongs to the beige family and Swiss Coffee to the beige-greige family. The 59-point LRV gap — 82 for Swiss Coffee vs 22 for Brazen — means Swiss Coffee will open up a space more effectively. Where Brazen leans red, Swiss Coffee reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.6 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
Swiss Coffee
Benjamin Moore · OC-45
LRV81.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-45
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Brazen vs Swiss Coffee Simulated Comparison

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