Medieval Times vs Ponderosa Pine

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Medieval Times (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Ponderosa Pine (LRV 31), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Medieval Times
Benjamin Moore · 530
Hex#A1A464
LRV33.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number530
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Ponderosa Pine
Benjamin Moore · 531
Hex#9C9A62
LRV30.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number531
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Medieval Times vs Ponderosa Pine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Medieval Times on one side and Ponderosa Pine 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.

More Medieval Times comparisons

See how Medieval Times stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Medieval Times
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Medieval Times
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Medieval Times
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Medieval Times is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Medieval Times
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Medieval Times
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Medieval Times reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Medieval Times
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Medieval Times
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Medieval Times
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Medieval Times reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Medieval Times
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Medieval Times
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Medieval Times
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Medieval Times reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Medieval Times
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Medieval Times
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Medieval Times is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Medieval Times
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Medieval Times reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Medieval Times
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Medieval Times is the lighter choice

Piazza
Medieval Times
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Medieval Times
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Medieval Times
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Medieval Times
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Medieval Times
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Medieval Times is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Medieval Times
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Medieval Times
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Medieval Times reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Medieval Times
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Medieval Times reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Medieval Times
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Medieval Times is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Medieval Times
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Medieval Times
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Medieval Times
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Medieval Times
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Medieval Times
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Medieval Times
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Medieval Times reads noticeably lighter