Cattail vs Penny paint color comparison

Cattail vs Penny

CattailBenjamin MoorevsPennyBenjamin MooreΔE 5.7 — 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. Penny (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Cattail (LRV 16), 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 5.7 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

Cattail
Benjamin Moore · CSP-295
LRV15.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-295
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Penny
Benjamin Moore · 2163-30
LRV19.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2163-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cattail vs Penny Simulated Comparison

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