Gingersnaps vs Midnight Blue paint color comparison

Gingersnaps vs Midnight Blue

GingersnapsBenjamin MoorevsMidnight BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 41.2 — Very different colors

Gingersnaps and Midnight Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Gingersnaps reads as beige, while Midnight Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 26 for Gingersnaps vs 8 for Midnight Blue — means Gingersnaps will open up a space more effectively. Where Gingersnaps leans red, Midnight Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gingersnaps
Benjamin Moore · 1063
LRV26.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1063
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Midnight Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1638
LRV8.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1638
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Gingersnaps vs Midnight Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gingersnaps on one side and Midnight Blue 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.