Persimmon vs Rhubarb paint color comparison

Persimmon vs Rhubarb

PersimmonBenjamin MoorevsRhubarbBenjamin MooreΔE 16.3 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 24 vs 17, Persimmon will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-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 16.3, 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

Persimmon
Benjamin Moore · 2088-40
LRV24.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2088-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Rhubarb
Benjamin Moore · 2007-30
LRV17.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2007-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Persimmon vs Rhubarb Simulated Comparison

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