Guesthouse vs Normandy paint color comparison

Guesthouse vs Normandy

GuesthouseBenjamin MoorevsNormandyBenjamin MooreΔE 42.0 — Very different colors

Guesthouse and Normandy come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Guesthouse belongs to the beige family and Normandy to the blue-grey family. The 18-point LRV gap — 40 for Guesthouse vs 22 for Normandy — means Guesthouse will open up a space more effectively. Where Guesthouse leans red, Normandy reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.0 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

Guesthouse
Benjamin Moore · 1117
LRV39.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1117
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Normandy
Benjamin Moore · 2129-40
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2129-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Guesthouse vs Normandy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guesthouse on one side and Normandy 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.