Etiquette vs Make Believe paint color comparison

Etiquette vs Make Believe

EtiquetteBenjamin MoorevsMake BelieveBenjamin MooreΔE 14.2 — Distinct 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. Etiquette (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Make Believe (LRV 52), a difference of 22 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. With a ΔE of 14.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Etiquette
Benjamin Moore · AF-50
LRV74.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Make Believe
Benjamin Moore · CSP-1035
LRV52.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-1035
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Etiquette vs Make Believe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Etiquette on one side and Make Believe 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.