Pure Joy vs Squish-Squash paint color comparison

Pure Joy vs Squish-Squash

Pure JoyBenjamin MoorevsSquish-SquashBenjamin MooreΔE 26.6 — Very different colors

Pure Joy and Squish-Squash come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 5-point LRV gap — 78 for Squish-Squash vs 72 for Pure Joy — means Squish-Squash will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 26.6 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

Pure Joy
Benjamin Moore · 327
LRV72.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number327
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Squish-Squash
Benjamin Moore · 311
LRV77.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number311
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Pure Joy vs Squish-Squash Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pure Joy on one side and Squish-Squash 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.