Grasslands vs Ponderosa Pine paint color comparison

Grasslands vs Ponderosa Pine

Grasslands and Ponderosa Pine come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 11-point LRV gap — 42 for Grasslands vs 31 for Ponderosa Pine — means Grasslands will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.2 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

Grasslands
Benjamin Moore · 502
LRV41.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number502
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Ponderosa Pine
Benjamin Moore · 531
LRV30.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number531
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Grasslands vs Ponderosa Pine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grasslands on one side and Ponderosa Pine 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.