Medieval Times vs Seashell paint color comparison

Medieval Times vs Seashell

Medieval TimesBenjamin MoorevsSeashellBenjamin MooreΔE 37.0 — Very different colors

Medieval Times and Seashell come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Medieval Times reads as beige-greige, while Seashell reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 46-point LRV gap — 80 for Seashell vs 34 for Medieval Times — means Seashell will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 37.0 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

Medieval Times
Benjamin Moore · 530
LRV33.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number530
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Seashell
Benjamin Moore · OC-120
LRV79.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-120
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Medieval Times vs Seashell Simulated Comparison

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