Normandy vs Toasted Marshmallow paint color comparison

Normandy vs Toasted Marshmallow

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Normandy reads as blue-grey, while Toasted Marshmallow reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Normandy (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Toasted Marshmallow (LRV 17), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Normandy runs blue while Toasted Marshmallow is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.2, 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

Normandy
Benjamin Moore · 2129-40
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2129-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Toasted Marshmallow
Benjamin Moore · 1049
LRV16.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1049
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Normandy vs Toasted Marshmallow Simulated Comparison

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