Calcite vs Mushroom Cap paint color comparison

Calcite vs Mushroom Cap

CalciteBenjamin MoorevsMushroom CapBenjamin MooreΔE 8.8 — Noticeable difference

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 82 vs 73, Calcite will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-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 8.8, 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

Calcite
Benjamin Moore · CW-110
LRV81.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-110
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Mushroom Cap
Benjamin Moore · 177
LRV73.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number177
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Calcite vs Mushroom Cap Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calcite on one side and Mushroom Cap 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.