Mistletoe vs Nightfall paint color comparison

Mistletoe vs Nightfall

MistletoeBenjamin MoorevsNightfallBenjamin MooreΔE 31.9 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Mistletoe (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Nightfall (LRV 8), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mistletoe runs green and yellow while Nightfall is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mistletoe
Benjamin Moore · 474
LRV30.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number474
UndertoneGreen and Yellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Nightfall
Benjamin Moore · 1596
LRV8.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1596
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Mistletoe vs Nightfall Simulated Comparison

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