Mascarpone vs Sparrow paint color comparison

Mascarpone vs Sparrow

MascarponeBenjamin MoorevsSparrowBenjamin MooreΔE 44.8 — Very different colors

Mascarpone and Sparrow come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Mascarpone reads as beige-yellow, while Sparrow reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 68-point LRV gap — 89 for Mascarpone vs 21 for Sparrow — means Mascarpone will open up a space more effectively. Where Mascarpone leans yellow, Sparrow reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.8 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

Mascarpone
Benjamin Moore · AF-20
LRV89.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-20
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sparrow
Benjamin Moore · AF-720
LRV21.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-720
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Mascarpone vs Sparrow Simulated Comparison

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