Handmade vs Pompeii paint color comparison

Handmade vs Pompeii

HandmadeBenjamin MoorevsPompeiiBenjamin MooreΔE 12.0 — Distinct difference

Handmade and Pompeii 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 12-point LRV gap — 80 for Pompeii vs 68 for Handmade — means Pompeii 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 12.0 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

Handmade
Benjamin Moore · AF-325
LRV68.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-325
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Pompeii
Benjamin Moore · OC-82
LRV80.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-82
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Handmade vs Pompeii Simulated Comparison

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