Crossroads vs Wheatberry paint color comparison

Crossroads vs Wheatberry

CrossroadsBenjamin MoorevsWheatberryBenjamin MooreΔE 14.2 — Distinct difference

Crossroads and Wheatberry 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. The 21-point LRV gap — 75 for Wheatberry vs 54 for Crossroads — means Wheatberry will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.2 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

Crossroads
Benjamin Moore · 1226
LRV54.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1226
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Wheatberry
Benjamin Moore · 2099-70
LRV74.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2099-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Crossroads vs Wheatberry Simulated Comparison

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