Brown Tar vs Raisin paint color comparison

Brown Tar vs Raisin

Brown TarBenjamin MoorevsRaisinBenjamin MooreΔE 3.3 — Noticeable difference

Brown Tar and Raisin come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 11 vs 12 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Brown Tar
Benjamin Moore · 2110-20
LRV10.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2110-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Raisin
Benjamin Moore · 1237
LRV11.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1237
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Brown Tar vs Raisin Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brown Tar on one side and Raisin 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.