Peanut Shell vs Warm Tan

Peanut ShellBenjamin MoorevsWarm TanBenjamin MooreΔE 16.7Distinct 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
Hex#C09D73
LRV35.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2162-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Warm Tan
Benjamin Moore · 2162-30
Hex#997245
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.

More Peanut Shell comparisons

See how Peanut Shell stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Peanut Shell
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Peanut Shell
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Peanut Shell
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Peanut Shell is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Peanut Shell
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Peanut Shell
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Peanut Shell
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Peanut Shell
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Peanut Shell
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Peanut Shell
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Peanut Shell
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Peanut Shell
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Peanut Shell reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Peanut Shell
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Peanut Shell
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Peanut Shell is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Peanut Shell
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Peanut Shell
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Peanut Shell is the lighter choice

Piazza
Peanut Shell
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Peanut Shell
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Peanut Shell
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter

Senses
Peanut Shell
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Peanut Shell
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Peanut Shell is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Peanut Shell
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Peanut Shell
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Peanut Shell reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Peanut Shell
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Peanut Shell
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Peanut Shell is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Peanut Shell
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Peanut Shell
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Peanut Shell reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Peanut Shell
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Peanut Shell
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Peanut Shell
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Peanut Shell
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Peanut Shell reads noticeably lighter