Rust vs Sundial paint color comparison

Rust vs Sundial

RustBenjamin MoorevsSundialBenjamin MooreΔE 46.9 — Very different colors

Rust and Sundial come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Rust belongs to the beige-pink family and Sundial to the beige family. The 46-point LRV gap — 66 for Sundial vs 20 for Rust — means Sundial will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 46.9 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

Rust
Benjamin Moore · 2175-30
LRV19.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2175-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sundial
Benjamin Moore · 1100
LRV66.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1100
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Rust vs Sundial Simulated Comparison

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