Roxbury Caramel vs Pure White

Roxbury Caramel (Benjamin Moore) and Pure White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Roxbury Caramel reads as beige, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 84 for Pure White vs 40 for Roxbury Caramel — means Pure White will open up a space more effectively. Where Roxbury Caramel leans red, Pure White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.6 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

Roxbury Caramel
Benjamin Moore · HC-42
Hex#CAA378
LRV40.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-42
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams · 7005
Hex#EDECE6
LRV84.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7005
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Roxbury Caramel vs Pure White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Roxbury Caramel on one side and Pure White 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.

More Roxbury Caramel comparisons

See how Roxbury Caramel stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Roxbury Caramel
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Roxbury Caramel
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Roxbury Caramel
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Roxbury Caramel is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Roxbury Caramel
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Roxbury Caramel
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Roxbury Caramel reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Roxbury Caramel
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Roxbury Caramel
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Roxbury Caramel
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Roxbury Caramel
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Roxbury Caramel reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Roxbury Caramel
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Roxbury Caramel
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Roxbury Caramel is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Roxbury Caramel
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Roxbury Caramel
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Roxbury Caramel is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Roxbury Caramel
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Roxbury Caramel
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Roxbury Caramel reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Roxbury Caramel
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Roxbury Caramel
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Roxbury Caramel
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Roxbury Caramel
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Roxbury Caramel is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Roxbury Caramel
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Roxbury Caramel
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Roxbury Caramel
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Roxbury Caramel
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Roxbury Caramel reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Roxbury Caramel
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Roxbury Caramel is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Roxbury Caramel
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Roxbury Caramel
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Roxbury Caramel reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Roxbury Caramel
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Roxbury Caramel is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Roxbury Caramel
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Roxbury Caramel reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Roxbury Caramel
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Roxbury Caramel
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice