Sandy Valley vs Simple Pleasures paint color comparison

Sandy Valley vs Simple Pleasures

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Simple Pleasures (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Sandy Valley (LRV 33), a difference of 6 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. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sandy Valley
Benjamin Moore · 1112
LRV33.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1112
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Simple Pleasures
Benjamin Moore · 1097
LRV39.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1097
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Sandy Valley vs Simple Pleasures Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sandy Valley on one side and Simple Pleasures 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.