Night Owl vs River Rock paint color comparison

Night Owl vs River Rock

Night OwlBenjamin MoorevsRiver RockBenjamin MooreΔE 8.2 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Night Owl (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than River Rock (LRV 7), 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 8.2 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

Night Owl
Benjamin Moore · CC-662
LRV10.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-662
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
River Rock
Benjamin Moore · 2139-10
LRV6.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2139-10
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Night Owl vs River Rock Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Night Owl on one side and River Rock 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.