Burnt Sienna vs Salmon Stream paint color comparison

Burnt Sienna vs Salmon Stream

Burnt Sienna and Salmon Stream come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Burnt Sienna reads as beige-pink, while Salmon Stream reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 17 vs 17 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Burnt Sienna leans warm, Salmon Stream reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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

Burnt Sienna
Benjamin Moore · 1196
LRV17.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1196
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Salmon Stream
Benjamin Moore · 2173-30
LRV16.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2173-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Burnt Sienna vs Salmon Stream Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burnt Sienna on one side and Salmon Stream 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.