Cotswold vs Desert Light paint color comparison

Cotswold vs Desert Light

CotswoldBenjamin MoorevsDesert LightBenjamin MooreΔE 12.9 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 58 vs 39, Desert Light will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cotswold
Benjamin Moore · AF-150
LRV39.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-150
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Desert Light
Benjamin Moore · 1004
LRV57.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1004
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cotswold vs Desert Light Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotswold on one side and Desert Light 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.