Orange Nectar vs Picante paint color comparison

Orange Nectar vs Picante

Orange NectarBenjamin MoorevsPicanteBenjamin MooreΔE 18.1 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 28 vs 23, Picante will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-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 18.1, 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

Orange Nectar
Benjamin Moore · 2013-20
LRV23.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2013-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Picante
Benjamin Moore · 006
LRV28.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number006
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Orange Nectar vs Picante Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Orange Nectar on one side and Picante 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.