Hidden Cove vs Almond Paste
Where Hidden Cove belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Almond Paste is a PPG color. Hidden Cove reads as beige-yellow, while Almond Paste reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Almond Paste (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Hidden Cove (LRV 65), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Hidden Cove vs Almond Paste Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Cove on one side and Almond Paste on the other.
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.
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