Nutmeg vs Sea Urchin paint color comparison

Nutmeg vs Sea Urchin

NutmegBenjamin MoorevsSea UrchinBenjamin MooreΔE 18.6 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 62 vs 37, Sea Urchin will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 18.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Sea Urchin
Benjamin Moore · 1052
LRV62.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1052
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Nutmeg vs Sea Urchin Simulated Comparison

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