Gobi Desert vs Icicle paint color comparison

Gobi Desert vs Icicle

Gobi DesertBenjamin MoorevsIcicleBenjamin MooreΔE 15.0 — Distinct difference

Gobi Desert and Icicle come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Gobi Desert belongs to the beige-pink family and Icicle to the beige-greige family. The 26-point LRV gap — 82 for Icicle vs 56 for Gobi Desert — means Icicle will open up a space more effectively. Where Gobi Desert leans red, Icicle reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.0 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

Gobi Desert
Benjamin Moore · 2110-50
LRV56.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2110-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Icicle
Benjamin Moore · OC-60
LRV82.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-60
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Gobi Desert vs Icicle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gobi Desert on one side and Icicle 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.