Deserted Island vs Shortbread paint color comparison

Deserted Island vs Shortbread

Deserted Island and Shortbread come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 22-point LRV gap — 76 for Deserted Island vs 54 for Shortbread — means Deserted Island will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 18.7 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

Deserted Island
Benjamin Moore · OC-99
LRV75.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-99
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Shortbread
Benjamin Moore · CSP-970
LRV53.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-970
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Deserted Island vs Shortbread Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deserted Island on one side and Shortbread 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.