Crossroads vs Milk Shake paint color comparison

Crossroads vs Milk Shake

Crossroads and Milk Shake come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 54 vs 56 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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

Crossroads
Benjamin Moore · 1226
LRV54.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1226
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Milk Shake
Benjamin Moore · 1165
LRV55.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1165
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Crossroads vs Milk Shake Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crossroads on one side and Milk Shake 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.