Chocolate Mousse vs Shabby Chic paint color comparison

Chocolate Mousse vs Shabby Chic

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. Chocolate Mousse (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Shabby Chic (LRV 49), a difference of 4 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. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Chocolate Mousse
Benjamin Moore · 1025
LRV54.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1025
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shabby Chic
Benjamin Moore · 1018
LRV49.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1018
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Chocolate Mousse vs Shabby Chic Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chocolate Mousse on one side and Shabby Chic 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.