Honeywheat vs Palatial Skies paint color comparison

Honeywheat vs Palatial Skies

HoneywheatBenjamin MoorevsPalatial SkiesBenjamin MooreΔE 51.3 — Very different colors

Honeywheat and Palatial Skies come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Honeywheat belongs to the beige family and Palatial Skies to the blue family. The 13-point LRV gap — 67 for Honeywheat vs 55 for Palatial Skies — means Honeywheat will open up a space more effectively. Where Honeywheat leans red, Palatial Skies reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 51.3 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

Honeywheat
Benjamin Moore · 179
LRV67.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number179
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore · 800
LRV54.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number800
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Honeywheat vs Palatial Skies Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honeywheat on one side and Palatial Skies 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.