Desolate vs Precious Ivory paint color comparison

Desolate vs Precious Ivory

DesolateBenjamin MoorevsPrecious IvoryBenjamin MooreΔE 9.9 — Noticeable difference

Desolate and Precious Ivory 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 10-point LRV gap — 81 for Desolate vs 70 for Precious Ivory — means Desolate 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. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Desolate
Benjamin Moore · OC-101
LRV80.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-101
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Precious Ivory
Benjamin Moore · 185
LRV70.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number185
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Desolate vs Precious Ivory Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Desolate on one side and Precious Ivory 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.