Caramel Apple vs Green Tea paint color comparison

Caramel Apple vs Green Tea

Caramel AppleBenjamin MoorevsGreen TeaBenjamin MooreΔE 7.0 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Caramel Apple reads as beige-greige, while Green Tea reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Green Tea (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Caramel Apple (LRV 22), a difference of 5 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 7.0 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

Caramel Apple
Benjamin Moore · 1042
LRV22.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1042
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Green Tea
Benjamin Moore · 236
LRV27.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number236
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Caramel Apple vs Green Tea Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caramel Apple on one side and Green Tea 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.