Brownstone vs Indigo paint color comparison

Brownstone vs Indigo

BrownstoneBenjamin MoorevsIndigoBenjamin MooreΔE 55.4 — Very different colors

Brownstone and Indigo come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Brownstone belongs to the greige-grey family and Indigo to the blue family. The 49-point LRV gap — 57 for Indigo vs 8 for Brownstone — means Indigo will open up a space more effectively. Where Brownstone leans red, Indigo reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 55.4 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

Brownstone
Benjamin Moore · CSP-240
LRV8.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-240
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Indigo
Benjamin Moore · 744
LRV57.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number744
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Brownstone vs Indigo Simulated Comparison

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