First Crush vs French Macaroon paint color comparison

First Crush vs French Macaroon

First Crush and French Macaroon come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 72 vs 74 — 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. A ΔE of 1.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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

First Crush
Benjamin Moore · CSP-310
LRV72.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-310
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
French Macaroon
Benjamin Moore · CSP-335
LRV73.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-335
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

First Crush vs French Macaroon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see First Crush on one side and French Macaroon 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.