Cedar Key vs Kangaroo paint color comparison

Cedar Key vs Kangaroo

Cedar KeyBenjamin MoorevsKangarooBenjamin MooreΔE 12.0 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Cedar Key (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Kangaroo (LRV 44), a difference of 17 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 12.0, 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

Cedar Key
Benjamin Moore · OC-16
LRV61.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-16
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Kangaroo
Benjamin Moore · AF-145
LRV43.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-145
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cedar Key vs Kangaroo Simulated Comparison

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