Marble Canyon vs Sorrel Brown paint color comparison

Marble Canyon vs Sorrel Brown

Marble CanyonBenjamin MoorevsSorrel BrownBenjamin MooreΔE 34.1 — Very different colors

Marble Canyon and Sorrel Brown come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Marble Canyon reads as beige, while Sorrel Brown reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 56 for Marble Canyon vs 18 for Sorrel Brown — means Marble Canyon will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 34.1 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

Marble Canyon
Benjamin Moore · 227
LRV56.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number227
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sorrel Brown
Benjamin Moore · 1236
LRV18.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1236
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Marble Canyon vs Sorrel Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marble Canyon on one side and Sorrel Brown 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.