Cedar Key vs Falcon Brown paint color comparison

Cedar Key vs Falcon Brown

Cedar KeyBenjamin MoorevsFalcon BrownBenjamin MooreΔE 47.4 — Very different colors

Cedar Key and Falcon Brown 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 52-point LRV gap — 61 for Cedar Key vs 9 for Falcon Brown — means Cedar Key will open up a space more effectively. Where Cedar Key leans warm, Falcon Brown reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cedar Key
Benjamin Moore · 982
LRV61.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number982
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Falcon Brown
Benjamin Moore · 1238
LRV9.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1238
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cedar Key vs Falcon Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cedar Key on one side and Falcon Brown 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.