Jalapeño Pepper vs Spring Thaw
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Jalapeño Pepper reads as beige-yellow, while Spring Thaw reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Spring Thaw (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Jalapeño Pepper (LRV 32), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Jalapeño Pepper runs warm while Spring Thaw is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 36.9, 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
Jalapeño Pepper vs Spring Thaw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Jalapeño Pepper on one side and Spring Thaw 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.
More Jalapeño Pepper comparisons
See how Jalapeño Pepper stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
