Dark Beige vs First Snowfall paint color comparison

Dark Beige vs First Snowfall

Dark BeigeBenjamin MoorevsFirst SnowfallBenjamin MooreΔE 36.3 — Very different colors

Dark Beige and First Snowfall come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Dark Beige reads as beige, while First Snowfall reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 27-point LRV gap — 74 for First Snowfall vs 47 for Dark Beige — means First Snowfall will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Beige leans red, First Snowfall reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.3 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

Dark Beige
Benjamin Moore · 2165-40
LRV46.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2165-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
First Snowfall
Benjamin Moore · 1618
LRV73.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1618
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Dark Beige vs First Snowfall Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Beige on one side and First Snowfall 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.