Interlude vs Shabby Chic paint color comparison

Interlude vs Shabby Chic

InterludeBenjamin MoorevsShabby ChicBenjamin MooreΔE 9.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Shabby Chic (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Interlude (LRV 38), a difference of 12 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 9.5 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

Interlude
Benjamin Moore · AF-135
LRV37.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-135
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shabby Chic
Benjamin Moore · 1018
LRV49.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1018
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Interlude vs Shabby Chic Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Interlude on one side and Shabby Chic 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.