Butternut Squash vs Desert Beach paint color comparison

Butternut Squash vs Desert Beach

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 35 vs 32, Butternut Squash will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-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 5.8, 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

Butternut Squash
Benjamin Moore · 1090
LRV35.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1090
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Desert Beach
Benjamin Moore · 1104
LRV32.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1104
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Butternut Squash vs Desert Beach Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butternut Squash on one side and Desert Beach 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.