Goldenhurst vs Simple Pleasures paint color comparison

Goldenhurst vs Simple Pleasures

Goldenhurst and Simple Pleasures come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 14-point LRV gap — 39 for Simple Pleasures vs 25 for Goldenhurst — means Simple Pleasures 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. A ΔE of 16.4 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

Goldenhurst
Benjamin Moore · 196
LRV25.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number196
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Simple Pleasures
Benjamin Moore · 1097
LRV39.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1097
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Goldenhurst vs Simple Pleasures Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Goldenhurst on one side and Simple Pleasures 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.