Glowing Umber vs Mayan Gold paint color comparison

Glowing Umber vs Mayan Gold

Glowing UmberBenjamin MoorevsMayan GoldBenjamin MooreΔE 5.6 — Noticeable difference

Glowing Umber and Mayan Gold 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. The 3-point LRV gap — 40 for Mayan Gold vs 37 for Glowing Umber — means Mayan Gold will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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

Glowing Umber
Benjamin Moore · 182
LRV37.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number182
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Mayan Gold
Benjamin Moore · 175
LRV40.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number175
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Glowing Umber vs Mayan Gold Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glowing Umber on one side and Mayan Gold 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.