Elk vs Jackson Tan paint color comparison

Elk vs Jackson Tan

ElkBenjamin MoorevsJackson TanBenjamin MooreΔE 4.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (28 vs 28), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Elk runs warm while Jackson Tan is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.9 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

Elk
Benjamin Moore · CC-362
LRV27.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-362
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Jackson Tan
Benjamin Moore · HC-46
LRV27.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-46
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Elk vs Jackson Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elk on one side and Jackson Tan 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.