Espresso Bark vs Gotham paint color comparison

Espresso Bark vs Gotham

Espresso BarkBenjamin MoorevsGothamBenjamin MooreΔE 24.3 — Distinct difference

Espresso Bark and Gotham come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Espresso Bark belongs to the beige-pink family and Gotham to the grey family. The 14-point LRV gap — 22 for Gotham vs 8 for Espresso Bark — means Gotham 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 24.3 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

Espresso Bark
Benjamin Moore · CSP-390
LRV8.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-390
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Gotham
Benjamin Moore · CSP-385
LRV22.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-385
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Espresso Bark vs Gotham Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Espresso Bark on one side and Gotham 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.