Cantaloupe vs Sweet Nectar paint color comparison

Cantaloupe vs Sweet Nectar

CantaloupeBenjamin MoorevsSweet NectarBenjamin MooreΔE 3.1 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Sweet Nectar (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Cantaloupe (LRV 71), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cantaloupe
Benjamin Moore · 157
LRV71.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number157
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sweet Nectar
Benjamin Moore · 156
LRV74.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number156
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Cantaloupe vs Sweet Nectar Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cantaloupe on one side and Sweet Nectar 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.