Simple Pleasures vs Spice Gold paint color comparison

Simple Pleasures vs Spice Gold

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (39 vs 38), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.1 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

Simple Pleasures
Benjamin Moore · 1097
LRV39.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1097
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Spice Gold
Benjamin Moore · 1040
LRV38.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1040
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Simple Pleasures vs Spice Gold Simulated Comparison

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