Caramel Apple vs Scarecrow paint color comparison

Caramel Apple vs Scarecrow

Caramel AppleBenjamin MoorevsScarecrowBenjamin MooreΔE 6.9 — Noticeable difference

Caramel Apple and Scarecrow come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 29 for Scarecrow vs 22 for Caramel Apple — means Scarecrow 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. ΔE 6.9 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

Caramel Apple
Benjamin Moore · 1042
LRV22.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1042
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Scarecrow
Benjamin Moore · 1041
LRV28.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1041
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Caramel Apple vs Scarecrow Simulated Comparison

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