Hazelnut Cream vs Peanut Shell

Hazelnut Cream and Peanut Shell 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 40-point LRV gap — 75 for Hazelnut Cream vs 35 for Peanut Shell — means Hazelnut Cream 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 28.0 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.