Cattail vs First Crush paint color comparison

Cattail vs First Crush

CattailBenjamin MoorevsFirst CrushBenjamin MooreΔE 46.7 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. First Crush (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Cattail (LRV 16), a difference of 56 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. With a ΔE of 46.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cattail
Benjamin Moore · CSP-295
LRV15.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-295
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
First Crush
Benjamin Moore · CSP-310
LRV72.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-310
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Cattail vs First Crush Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cattail on one side and First Crush 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.