Espresso Bean vs Wenge paint color comparison

Espresso Bean vs Wenge

Espresso BeanBenjamin MoorevsWengeBenjamin MooreΔE 3.5 — Noticeable difference

Espresso Bean and Wenge come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Espresso Bean reads as grey, while Wenge reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 6 vs 5 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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
Wenge
Benjamin Moore · AF-180
LRV4.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-180
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Espresso Bean vs Wenge Simulated Comparison

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