Kona vs White Down paint color comparison

Kona vs White Down

KonaBenjamin MoorevsWhite DownBenjamin MooreΔE 53.9 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Kona belongs to the beige-greige family and White Down to the beige-white family. At LRV 77 vs 12, White Down will read as the brighter of the two — a 64-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Kona's red character against White Down's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 53.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Kona
Benjamin Moore · AF-165
LRV12.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-165
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
White Down
Benjamin Moore · OC-131
LRV76.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-131
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Kona vs White Down Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kona on one side and White Down 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.