Niveous vs Stoneware paint color comparison

Niveous vs Stoneware

NiveousBenjamin MoorevsStonewareBenjamin MooreΔE 4.7 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 81 vs 75, Stoneware will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Niveous
Benjamin Moore · OC-36
LRV75.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-36
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Stoneware
Benjamin Moore · CSP-245
LRV80.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-245
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Niveous vs Stoneware Simulated Comparison

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