Briarwood vs Eclipse paint color comparison

Briarwood vs Eclipse

BriarwoodBenjamin MoorevsEclipseBenjamin MooreΔE 18.8 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Briarwood reads as greige-grey, while Eclipse reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 32 vs 20, Briarwood will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Briarwood's red character against Eclipse's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Briarwood
Benjamin Moore · HC-175
LRV31.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-175
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Eclipse
Benjamin Moore · 2132-40
LRV20.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2132-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Briarwood vs Eclipse Simulated Comparison

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