Brazen vs Thyme paint color comparison

Brazen vs Thyme

BrazenBenjamin MoorevsThymeBenjamin MooreΔE 5.1 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Thyme (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Brazen (LRV 22), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Thyme
Benjamin Moore · 2148-20
LRV25.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2148-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Brazen vs Thyme Simulated Comparison

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