Ginseng Root vs Jasper Opal paint color comparison

Ginseng Root vs Jasper Opal

Ginseng RootBenjamin MoorevsJasper OpalBenjamin MooreΔE 4.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Ginseng Root (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Jasper Opal (LRV 81), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ginseng Root
Benjamin Moore · 386
LRV83.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number386
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Jasper Opal
Benjamin Moore · 387
LRV80.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number387
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ginseng Root vs Jasper Opal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ginseng Root on one side and Jasper Opal 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.