Kurkuma vs Simple Pleasures paint color comparison

Kurkuma vs Simple Pleasures

KurkumaBenjamin MoorevsSimple PleasuresBenjamin MooreΔE 12.1 — Distinct 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. Simple Pleasures (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Kurkuma (LRV 32), a difference of 7 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. With a ΔE of 12.1, 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

Kurkuma
Benjamin Moore · AF-350
LRV31.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-350
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Simple Pleasures
Benjamin Moore · 1097
LRV39.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1097
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Kurkuma vs Simple Pleasures Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kurkuma on one side and Simple Pleasures 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.