Old Prairie vs Spa paint color comparison

Old Prairie vs Spa

Old PrairieBenjamin MoorevsSpaBenjamin MooreΔE 8.0 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 72 vs 63, Old Prairie will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Prairie
Benjamin Moore · OC-42
LRV72.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-42
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Spa
Benjamin Moore · AF-435
LRV62.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-435
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Old Prairie vs Spa Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Prairie on one side and Spa 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.