North Cascades vs Pine Brook paint color comparison

North Cascades vs Pine Brook

North CascadesBenjamin MoorevsPine BrookBenjamin MooreΔE 42.5 — Very different colors

North Cascades and Pine Brook come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. North Cascades reads as blue-grey, while Pine Brook reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 55 for North Cascades vs 18 for Pine Brook — means North Cascades will open up a space more effectively. Where North Cascades leans blue and purple, Pine Brook reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.5 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

North Cascades
Benjamin Moore · 1411
LRV55.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1411
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Pine Brook
Benjamin Moore · 490
LRV17.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number490
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

North Cascades vs Pine Brook Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Cascades on one side and Pine Brook 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.