Desert Shadows vs Eternity paint color comparison

Desert Shadows vs Eternity

Desert ShadowsBenjamin MoorevsEternityBenjamin MooreΔE 41.4 — Very different colors

Desert Shadows and Eternity come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 40-point LRV gap — 52 for Eternity vs 12 for Desert Shadows — means Eternity will open up a space more effectively. Where Desert Shadows leans red, Eternity reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.4 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

Desert Shadows
Benjamin Moore · 2114-30
LRV11.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2114-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Eternity
Benjamin Moore · AF-695
LRV52.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-695
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Desert Shadows vs Eternity Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Desert Shadows on one side and Eternity 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.