Luxe vs Niveous paint color comparison

Luxe vs Niveous

LuxeBenjamin MoorevsNiveousBenjamin MooreΔE 45.4 — Very different colors

Luxe and Niveous come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Luxe belongs to the blue-grey family and Niveous to the beige-yellow family. The 53-point LRV gap — 75 for Niveous vs 22 for Luxe — means Niveous will open up a space more effectively. Where Luxe leans blue, Niveous reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Luxe
Benjamin Moore · AF-580
LRV21.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-580
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Niveous
Benjamin Moore · OC-36
LRV75.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-36
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Luxe vs Niveous Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Luxe on one side and Niveous 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.