Cup o' Java vs Driftwood
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cup o' Java belongs to the beige-pink family and Driftwood to the greige-grey family. Driftwood (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Cup o' Java (LRV 11), a difference of 14 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. With a ΔE of 19.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cup o' Java vs Driftwood Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cup o' Java on one side and Driftwood on the other.
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.
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