Rust vs Sundial paint color comparison

Rust vs Sundial

RustBenjamin MoorevsSundialBenjamin MooreΔE 46.9 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Rust belongs to the beige-pink family and Sundial to the beige family. At LRV 66 vs 20, Sundial will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Rust's red character against Sundial's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 46.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 · CC-400
LRV66.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-400
Undertone—
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.