Ionic Column vs Muslin paint color comparison

Ionic Column vs Muslin

Ionic ColumnBenjamin MoorevsMuslinBenjamin MooreΔE 4.5 — 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. Ionic Column (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Muslin (LRV 67), a difference of 4 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 4.5 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

Ionic Column
Benjamin Moore · 1016
LRV70.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1016
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Muslin
Benjamin Moore · OC-12
LRV66.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-12
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ionic Column vs Muslin Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ionic Column on one side and Muslin 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.