Heirloom vs Melon Cup paint color comparison

Heirloom vs Melon Cup

HeirloomBenjamin MoorevsMelon CupBenjamin MooreΔE 5.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Heirloom (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Melon Cup (LRV 64), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Heirloom
Benjamin Moore · 023
LRV71.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number023
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Melon Cup
Benjamin Moore · 101
LRV63.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number101
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Heirloom vs Melon Cup Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heirloom on one side and Melon Cup 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.