Carrington Beige vs White Down
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Carrington Beige belongs to the beige-yellow family and White Down to the beige-white family. White Down (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Carrington Beige (LRV 62), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Carrington Beige vs White Down in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Carrington Beige and White Down are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that White Down will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Carrington Beige would.
Color Details
Carrington Beige vs White Down Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carrington Beige on one side and White Down on the other.
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.