Butterscotch vs Jack O'Lantern paint color comparison

Butterscotch vs Jack O'Lantern

Butterscotch and Jack O'Lantern come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 34 vs 32 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Butterscotch leans red, Jack O'Lantern reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.7 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

Butterscotch
Benjamin Moore · 2157-30
LRV34.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2157-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Jack O'Lantern
Benjamin Moore · 2156-30
LRV32.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2156-30
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Butterscotch vs Jack O'Lantern Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterscotch on one side and Jack O'Lantern 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.