Espresso Bean vs Night Shade paint color comparison

Espresso Bean vs Night Shade

Espresso BeanBenjamin MoorevsNight ShadeBenjamin MooreΔE 3.9 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 6 and 6, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Bean
Benjamin Moore · CSP-30
LRV5.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Night Shade
Benjamin Moore · 2116-10
LRV6.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2116-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Espresso Bean vs Night Shade Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Espresso Bean on one side and Night Shade 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.