Dragon's Breath vs Jute paint color comparison

Dragon's Breath vs Jute

Dragon's BreathBenjamin MoorevsJuteBenjamin MooreΔE 50.0 — Very different colors

Dragon's Breath and Jute come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Dragon's Breath belongs to the grey family and Jute to the beige-greige family. The 54-point LRV gap — 63 for Jute vs 9 for Dragon's Breath — means Jute will open up a space more effectively. Where Dragon's Breath leans red, Jute reads yellow and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.0 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

Dragon's Breath
Benjamin Moore · 1547
LRV9.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1547
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Jute
Benjamin Moore · AF-80
LRV63.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-80
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Dragon's Breath vs Jute Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dragon's Breath on one side and Jute 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.