Desert Shadows vs Midnight paint color comparison

Desert Shadows vs Midnight

Desert ShadowsBenjamin MoorevsMidnightBenjamin MooreΔE 17.0 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Desert Shadows reads as grey, while Midnight reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 12 vs 6, Desert Shadows will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Desert Shadows's red character against Midnight's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Midnight
Benjamin Moore · 2131-20
LRV6.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2131-20
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Desert Shadows vs Midnight Simulated Comparison

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