Marsh Brown vs Normandy paint color comparison

Marsh Brown vs Normandy

Marsh BrownBenjamin MoorevsNormandyBenjamin MooreΔE 35.6 — Very different colors

Marsh Brown and Normandy come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Marsh Brown belongs to the beige family and Normandy to the blue-grey family. The 10-point LRV gap — 22 for Normandy vs 12 for Marsh Brown — means Normandy will open up a space more effectively. Where Marsh Brown leans red, Normandy reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.6 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

Marsh Brown
Benjamin Moore · 2164-20
LRV11.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2164-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Normandy
Benjamin Moore · 2129-40
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2129-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Marsh Brown vs Normandy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marsh Brown on one side and Normandy 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.