Butterscotch vs Persian Melon paint color comparison

Butterscotch vs Persian Melon

Butterscotch and Persian Melon 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. The 17-point LRV gap — 51 for Persian Melon vs 34 for Butterscotch — means Persian Melon will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 21.3 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

Butterscotch
Benjamin Moore · 2157-30
LRV34.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2157-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Persian Melon
Benjamin Moore · 117
LRV51.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number117
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Butterscotch vs Persian Melon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterscotch on one side and Persian Melon 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.