Pumpkin Seeds vs Soft Jazz
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Pumpkin Seeds belongs to the beige family and Soft Jazz to the blue family. Pumpkin Seeds (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Soft Jazz (LRV 37), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pumpkin Seeds runs red while Soft Jazz is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Pumpkin Seeds vs Soft Jazz Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pumpkin Seeds on one side and Soft Jazz on the other.
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.
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At LRV 79 vs 45, Pumpkin Seeds is decisively the brighter choice.
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