Raisin vs Spanish Brown paint color comparison

Raisin vs Spanish Brown

RaisinBenjamin MoorevsSpanish BrownBenjamin MooreΔE 12.4 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Spanish Brown (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Raisin (LRV 12), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.4, 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.

Color Details

Raisin
Benjamin Moore · 1237
LRV11.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1237
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Spanish Brown
Benjamin Moore · 1028
LRV20.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1028
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Raisin vs Spanish Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raisin on one side and Spanish Brown 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.