Shakespeare Tan vs Splendor paint color comparison

Shakespeare Tan vs Splendor

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. Splendor (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Shakespeare Tan (LRV 47), a difference of 3 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. At ΔE 3.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Shakespeare Tan
Benjamin Moore · 228
LRV47.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number228
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Splendor
Benjamin Moore · AF-385
LRV50.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-385
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Shakespeare Tan vs Splendor Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shakespeare Tan on one side and Splendor 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.