Cup o' Java vs Hearthstone Brown paint color comparison

Cup o' Java vs Hearthstone Brown

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-pink to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (11 vs 9), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cup o' Java
Benjamin Moore · 1246
LRV11.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1246
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Hearthstone Brown
Benjamin Moore · 2109-20
LRV8.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2109-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cup o' Java vs Hearthstone Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cup o' Java on one side and Hearthstone Brown 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.