Nutmeg vs Soul Mate

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Nutmeg belongs to the beige family and Soul Mate to the beige-pink family. Soul Mate (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Nutmeg (LRV 37), a difference of 8 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 8.0 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.