Normandy vs Tamarind paint color comparison

Normandy vs Tamarind

NormandyBenjamin MoorevsTamarindBenjamin MooreΔE 28.5 — Very different colors

Normandy and Tamarind come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Normandy reads as blue-grey, while Tamarind reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 22 for Normandy vs 14 for Tamarind — means Normandy will open up a space more effectively. Where Normandy leans blue, Tamarind reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.5 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

Normandy
Benjamin Moore · 2129-40
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2129-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Tamarind
Benjamin Moore · AF-120
LRV13.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-120
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Normandy vs Tamarind Simulated Comparison

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