Old Gold vs Persian Melon paint color comparison

Old Gold vs Persian Melon

Old GoldBenjamin MoorevsPersian MelonBenjamin MooreΔE 14.6 — Distinct difference

Old Gold and Persian Melon come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 8-point LRV gap — 51 for Persian Melon vs 43 for Old Gold — means Persian Melon will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.6 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

Old Gold
Benjamin Moore · 167
LRV42.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number167
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Persian Melon
Benjamin Moore · 117
LRV51.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number117
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Old Gold vs Persian Melon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Gold on one side and Persian Melon 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.