Charmeuse vs Verdigris paint color comparison

Charmeuse vs Verdigris

CharmeuseBenjamin MoorevsVerdigrisBenjamin MooreΔE 40.6 — Very different colors

Charmeuse and Verdigris come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Charmeuse reads as beige-greige, while Verdigris reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 61 for Charmeuse vs 17 for Verdigris — means Charmeuse will open up a space more effectively. Where Charmeuse leans red, Verdigris reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.6 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

Charmeuse
Benjamin Moore · AF-265
LRV61.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-265
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Verdigris
Benjamin Moore · 685
LRV17.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number685
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Charmeuse vs Verdigris Simulated Comparison

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