Penny vs Sonnet paint color comparison

Penny vs Sonnet

PennyBenjamin MoorevsSonnetBenjamin MooreΔE 42.8 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Penny reads as beige, while Sonnet reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 19, Sonnet will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-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 42.8, 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

Penny
Benjamin Moore · 2163-30
LRV19.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2163-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sonnet
Benjamin Moore · AF-55
LRV70.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-55
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Penny vs Sonnet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Penny on one side and Sonnet 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.