Nutmeg vs Roman Shade paint color comparison

Nutmeg vs Roman Shade

NutmegBenjamin MoorevsRoman ShadeBenjamin MooreΔE 6.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Nutmeg (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Roman Shade (LRV 30), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.5 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

Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore · 1227
LRV37.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1227
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Roman Shade
Benjamin Moore · 1228
LRV29.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1228
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Nutmeg vs Roman Shade Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nutmeg on one side and Roman Shade 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.