Early Sunset vs Opulence paint color comparison

Early Sunset vs Opulence

Early SunsetBenjamin MoorevsOpulenceBenjamin MooreΔE 5.6 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Opulence (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Early Sunset (LRV 77), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Early Sunset
Benjamin Moore · 2096-70
LRV77.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2096-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Opulence
Benjamin Moore · OC-69
LRV87.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-69
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Early Sunset vs Opulence Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Early Sunset on one side and Opulence 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.