Indian River vs Tempest paint color comparison

Indian River vs Tempest

Indian RiverBenjamin MoorevsTempestBenjamin MooreΔE 22.4 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Indian River reads as beige-greige, while Tempest reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Indian River (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Tempest (LRV 20), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Indian River runs red while Tempest is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Indian River
Benjamin Moore · 985
LRV36.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number985
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tempest
Benjamin Moore · AF-590
LRV19.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-590
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Indian River vs Tempest Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Indian River on one side and Tempest 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.