Broken Arrow vs Pensive paint color comparison

Broken Arrow vs Pensive

Broken ArrowBenjamin MoorevsPensiveBenjamin MooreΔE 3.5 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 42 vs 37, Pensive will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Broken Arrow
Benjamin Moore · 1026
LRV37.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1026
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pensive
Benjamin Moore · AF-140
LRV42.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-140
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Broken Arrow vs Pensive Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Broken Arrow on one side and Pensive 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.