Etruscan vs Silver Marlin paint color comparison

Etruscan vs Silver Marlin

EtruscanBenjamin MoorevsSilver MarlinBenjamin MooreΔE 39.3 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Etruscan reads as beige, while Silver Marlin reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 56 vs 26, Silver Marlin will read as the brighter of the two — a 30-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Etruscan's red character against Silver Marlin's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 39.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Etruscan
Benjamin Moore · AF-355
LRV26.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-355
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Silver Marlin
Benjamin Moore · 2139-50
LRV56.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2139-50
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Etruscan vs Silver Marlin Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Etruscan on one side and Silver Marlin 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.