Peanut Shell vs Warm Tan paint color comparison

Peanut Shell vs Warm Tan

Peanut ShellBenjamin MoorevsWarm TanBenjamin MooreΔE 16.7 — Distinct difference

Peanut Shell and Warm Tan come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 16-point LRV gap — 35 for Peanut Shell vs 19 for Warm Tan — means Peanut Shell 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 16.7 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

Peanut Shell
Benjamin Moore · 2162-40
LRV35.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2162-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Warm Tan
Benjamin Moore · 2162-30
LRV18.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2162-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Peanut Shell vs Warm Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Peanut Shell on one side and Warm Tan 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.